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Scenario

Why criminal records create permanent punishment

I have been clean from drugs for five years but every job application asks about criminal history and I cannot escape mistakes I made when I was using.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The persistence of criminal records extends punishment indefinitely, making redemption a promise that society refuses to honor.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Responsibilities — the other side of rights?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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