How an Alabama DA Helped Ex-Offenders Find Second Chances at a Job Fair

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How an Alabama DA Helped Ex-Offenders Find Second Chances at a Job Fair

By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Dozens of Birmingham area residents, many of whom had been released after serving time in jail or prison for non-violent offenses, left Boutwell Auditorium on Tuesday with job interviews and access to housing opportunities and other resources. John Gross, who was charged with a misdemeanor in 2018, said he's […]

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