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Carl’s video – Forward Focus client story

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Mary Weaver

We are following Carl Grey, former lifer, who was released from state prison in 2018 after serving 37 years. Listen to his compelling journey and learn how Friends Outside in Los Angeles County’s Forward Focus program in Inglewood helped him become a contributing, successful member of his new community.

Posted in Forward FocusTagged client story, re-entry

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