For people affected by incarceration, the day-to-day struggle is now made even more difficult by Covid-19. CNN Heroes Ellen Stackable, Richard Miles and Becca Stevens are expanding their missions to bring crucial support to those in prison and out.
Family visitations and outside support are limited or nonexistent for those behind bars. For those released during the pandemic, an uncertain economy and reduced services -- even to obtain the necessary paperwork -- make re-entry a daunting and seemingly impossible task. But three CNN Heroes are navigating pandemic barriers to continue their missions, and even launch new programs, to support those in and transitioning out of prison. "I think prison, on its best days ...
Miles spent 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit and started his nonprofit after getting back on his feet.Richard Miles and his non-profit support people coming out of incarceration.He and his team are doing a lot of virtual interviews and phone calls, working with clients to get them employment assistance. Miles says many recent parolees feel trapped.
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