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| New program to help convicts become entrepreneurs |
| By koaa.com |
| Published: 10/25/2018 |
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COLORADO SPRINGS – Transitioning from prison life back into society can be difficult for those who’ve lived behind bars for years. A new program, Fresh Start Investment, set to kick off in Colorado Springs next year hopes to make this change a bit easier. The program will train and support individuals while they’re in prison and once they are out. The end goal is to help them open their own business. It’s a move that organizers believe is huge in making sure these people don’t return to a life of crime. Pastor Ben Anderson, executive director of Solid Rock Community Development Corporation, said, “How do we help individuals to reduce crime and recidivism in our communities?” It’s a question for the ages and while Pastor Anderson doesn’t have an everlasting solution his new program could be just the ticket. Read More. |
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