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Formerly incarcerated individuals find mental health solace in unusual setting

Por: WPTV Nation April 07, 2023

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COMPTON, Calif. — Irene Arce isn't proud of her past. She served time for armed robbery, grand theft auto, and assault and battery. “I don’t believe in that way of life. And I haven’t for a long time. You know, it’s time to make a change, she said. Approximately 77 million Americans, 1 in 3 adults, have a criminal record. At any given time, 2 million people sit in prison. Every year, nearly 600,000 are released, but within three... + full article



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