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News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Formerly Incarcerated People in West Virginia Find Community Support After using similar services, Amber Bjornsson works as a peer employment support specialist, helping returning citizens find work in their community. “I use the knowledge and network I’ve acquired through my own experiences,” Bjornsson said. Photo by Marcus Constantino / 100 Days in Appalachia A network of government agencies and community service organizations have created a program to help formerly incarcerated people navigate life outside prison. May 24, 2021 Amber Bjornsson says she had a “true heart change” while serving a two-year prison sentence for the years of fines and felonies she previously collected. Once her sentence was complete, Bjornsson moved into a recovery home.

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