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Working Toward Fair Outcomes: Assessing the Risk of Youth Violence
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Launch of a District Court Initiative Gives People a Second Chance
Mayor David Rieder signed a Second Chance proclamation at the launch to recognize barriers faced by individuals with criminal records and the importance of redemption.
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Commentary: Reentry Week Is A Call for Renewal and Second Chances
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Incarceration
A New Program in White County for Justice-Involved Reentry
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Unlocking Academic Success for Incarcerated Individuals
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Community Focuses on Employment Barriers and Second Chances
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May 16, 2025
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