Re-entering society as a productive citizen after serving time in prison for violent crimes isn't easy, but an Oroville man said once he took a small step toward change, positive things started happening to help him. When Thomas Craig, now 46, was released from prison on parole at age 37, after being incarcerated for more than half his life, he found that society did not welcome people who have committed violent crimes.
While trying to steer his life on track, working to be a good father and husband, and trying to give back to the community, Craig also is trying to get an organization off the ground to help released prisoners with the transition. Craig said people coming out of the prison often have work skills, but they can't find jobs. So released prisoners often return to criminal activity, Craig said.
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