Debbie Lawson is a veteran parole officer. She has seen a dramatic change in the way her position and office has changed over the course of 25 years. As she is nearing retirement, she would like to become a consultant nationwide on how to improve prisoner reentry. Ms. Lawson would like to start a program specifically for the African American population. This is a necessity because:

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African Americans are overrepresented in prison populations, face high unemployment rates both generally and post-incarceration, and experience high recidivism rates. These factors combined underscore the necessity for targeted reentry programs.

Debbie Lawson Is a Veteran Parole Officer