Beating the Odds

We often hear about parolees going back to prison for parole violations and committing new crimes. But one of the biggest reasons that the prison population is high (173,000) is due to people violating their paroles. And the biggest reason they can't beat parole is that there are not enough re-entry programs to help them assimilate back into society.

However, there are those parolees who are able to beat the odds and make it. They were able to stay focused on their goals through discipline and support from loved ones.

When I heard from a friend who had made a successful re-entry to society, I felt proud of him.

I wish there were more success stories for ex-cons.