Oklahomans who’ve lived behind bars are being trained to change state’s justice system

TULSA, Okla. – William Livingston spent 13 years in prison after a DUI crash killed someone. When he got out, he wasn’t sure where to turn.

“I was very freshly out,” Livingston said. “I was absolutely looking for things to be involved in — not only that would support me and what I’ve been through, but also to start learning the landscape of the Tulsa County area.”

He found his footing through Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform and its Ambassador for Justice Program, which trains formerly incarcerated people and their family members to become advocates and mentors. The experience didn’t just give him community — it launched a career helping others navigate life after incarceration…

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