After returning home from 13 years of incarceration, Diego Martinez quickly realized that rebuilding his life would come with challenges. “I thought society would welcome me back the same way,” Diego shared. “I quickly learned reentry comes with real barriers.” Despite his determination, finding employment was difficult. Background checks often closed doors before he had the opportunity to prove himself. Everything began to shift when Diego conn…
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