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The career where it helps to have a criminal past
Former criminals are being employed to run part of the probation system in one of America鈥檚 gang-ridden communities. It鈥檚 transforming young lives and cutting reconviction rates.
Former criminals are being employed to run part of the probation system in one of America鈥檚 deeply troubled, gang-ridden communities. It鈥檚 a bold new approach to crime prevention, and it seems to be working - young lives are being transformed and reconviction rates are dropping.
Produced and presented by Jo Mathys
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