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  • After 36 Years in Prison, This Philadelphian Has a Model for Criminal Justice Reform

    Tom Dallessio

    March 31, 2017 |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Lack of education was the downfall of one Philadelphia man who spent 36 years in prison, and education proved to be his redemption when he discovered he could do well in coursework. He got a college degree and helped bring the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program to the prison where he was incarcerated. He continues to work with the program, which matches prisoners with college students and professors to help them gain the skills they need, and also fosters more compassion and understanding for those incarcerated.

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