AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A reentry simulation and job fair in Augusta is giving people a closer look at the challenges many face after incarceration – and the support needed to successfully transition back into society.The “Beyond the Record” event brought together community leaders, service providers and participants for a hands-on experience focused on reentry.Organizers say the goal is to connect people with resources while also helping the public better understand the broader impact of incarceration.“I think when the public begins to understand the impact that mass incarceration has on a community, they’ll see the billions spent to rehabilitate individuals – and how many come out worse than before, said Charlotte Garnes, executive director of ReNforce. “It’s not just a public safety issue, it’s a systemic issue.”Participants shared what reentry can feel like firsthand.“Prison is a controlled environment, so when you leave, you have a little control over anything,” said Travaris Adams, a participant in the job fair. “It can make you want to quit…but having support keeps you going.”Adams, who was released in February, said the event gave him hope.“To be in a place like this…it lets me know God’s not…..