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Once justice-involved individuals are released from jail or court, they are still not released from their financial obligations to the criminal justice system.
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Once justice-involved individuals re-enter society, there are numerous barriers to gain employment that often force them to make difficult decisions.
Impact of Incarceration on Families
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