RETURNING CITIZENS: LIFE BEYOND INCARCERATION

American jails hold more of our people than any other country in the history of the world. For many, just one arrest is enough to get caught up in a vicious cycle of incarceration, release and re-imprisonment. When they reenter society after paying their debt, the formerly incarcerated face real barriers, both legal and societal, that can prevent them from finding a job or a decent place to live, keep them from reconnecting with their families and loved ones, and hinder them from turning their lives around. RETURNING CITIZENS: LIFE BEYOND INCARCERATION tells their stories and looks at organizations and businesses providing support, mentorship, and the chance to learn new skills, make positive contributions, and re-engage with their communities.