EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County officials are preparing to expand a rehabilitation program aimed at keeping those who have a criminal background out of the criminal justice system.
The El Paso Promise Program is moving into phase two, which will expand services to individuals over the age of 28. Phase one served people ages 17 to 28.
El Paso Promise Community Coordinator Dominique Olivares said the program is designed to reduce repeat offenses by connecting participants with education, certification programs, and workforce training…