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Simulation shows struggles people face when rejoining society after incarceration

The transition from jail or prison back into society is a difficult but important one for the previously incarcerated and for their loved ones and future employers.

DURHAM, N.C. — The transition from jail or prison back into society is a difficult but important one, both for the previously incarcerated and for their neighbors, friends, family and future employers.

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Experts say when the right resources are available communities are safer. But getting those resources can be hard. That was the lesson of a simulation event run Friday at North Carolina Central University.

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The event was hosted by the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC), North Carolina Central University School of Law (NCCU Law), the Department of Adult Correction (DAC), the US Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina and Conservatives for Criminal Justice Reform.

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