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Formerly Incarcerated People in West Virginia Find Community Support
After using similar services, Amber Bjornsson works as a peer employment support specialist, helping returning citizens find work in their community. “I use the knowledge and network I’ve acquired through my own experiences,” Bjornsson said.
Photo by Marcus Constantino / 100 Days in Appalachia
A network of government agencies and community service organizations have created a program to help formerly incarcerated people navigate life outside prison.
May 24, 2021
Amber Bjornsson says she had a “true heart change” while serving a two-year prison sentence for the years of fines and felonies she previously collected. Once her sentence was complete, Bjornsson moved into a recovery home.
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