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Prisoners get to walk in the shoes of someone getting out of prison

Veteran prisoners regaining honor
Posted at 9:03 PM, May 06, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-07 01:22:34-04

TUCSON, Ariz. - A date many prisoners spend their whole time behind bars thinking about, their release date.

There are hardships and pitfalls for offenders to fall into even after they serve their time.

Today, Pima County holding a simulation for the community giving them a chance to walk in the shoes of someone getting out of prison.

Pima County criminal justice reform says they hope this helps people understand that getting out of jail isn't the end of the journey.