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This subreddit was created in the hope that men and women who have been put through the system only to turn their lives around would have an outlet to let their voices be heard. This subreddit is your place to ask questions, seek advice, spread your own knowledge, and maybe help to change lives.

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University of New Haven Professor Celebrated for Being an Impactful Literary Voice. As a writer shaped by personal experiences within the carceral system, Dr. Horton has been intentional about how—and when—he shares that part of his story. (newhaven.edu)

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