MONTICELLO, FL — At Jefferson Correctional Institution, a new kind of graduation is sparking hope as inmates earn electrical certifications and a second chance at life.
- The Jefferson Recidivism Initiative aims to reduce repeat offenses in the community.
- The program focuses on providing support and resources for former inmates.
- Watch the video below to hear from an inmate about what he hopes for after graduation and release.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Behind the gates of Jefferson Correctional Institution, a new kind of graduation is giving inmates a second chance at life.
I’m Lentheus Chaney, your Monticello neighborhood reporter, where the Florida Department of Corrections is showing that education can be one of the strongest tools for rehabilitation…