33. Rebuilding Lives Beyond Bars: The FREED Project's Impact in San Antonio with Bria Woods & Iris Dimmick

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Here's a brief show note for the "Big City Small Town" podcast episode:

This week's episode of bigcitysmall town" dives into the impactful work of Bria Woods and Iris Dimmick, who collaborated on the FREED project, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of individuals released from Texas state prisons as they reintegrate into society. The project, a deep exploration into the struggles of re-establishment post-incarceration, shines a liight on an initiative designed to equip former inmates with crucial skills and support for successful societal reintegration.

The conversation also touches on the broader implications of such programs in the community, the challenges faced by released individuals in securing employment and housing, and the societal attitudes towards ex-prisoners. Woods and Dimmick's dedication to portraying these untold stories offers listeners a profound understanding of the complexities faced by those reentering society after prison, highlighting the need for empathy, support, and systemic change.

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Podcast website

www.bigcitysmalltown.com