This video profiles Talmedge Hayes, a formerly incarcerated man from Palm Beach County, Florida. While incarcerated Hayes earned a high school diploma and worked for Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises. After release, Hayes participated in a post-release program which helped him to secure full time employment with the county.
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