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According to the National Institute of Justice, almost 44 percent of criminals released return before the first year out of prison.And one local organization is helping to provide support and job training to reduce recidivism."If you look up the meaning of Parole, It means to lay down your arms of war and pick up another means living, and pride does mean where your hulky it has another meaning to it means your civic duty."Paroled to Pride Founder and Executive Director Sharon Jones says her mission became clear after the tragic death of her brother, who lost his life in custody at the hands of a correctional officer."Get healed of the hurt and the pain and anger of the judicial system, the anger of not having the resources in our community that are so much needed. Then I found myself that I was available for God to use to help somebody and guided me in the right direction," Jones said.Now Jones wants to spread a larger message with "A Day of Connections and Com ....