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201890 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Coming Home

201890 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five individuals in Vermont work to reintegrate into their communities after serving time in prison, supported by the Circle of Support and Accountability program.

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Five individuals in Vermont work to reintegrate into their communities after serving time in prison, supported by the Circle of Support and Accountability program.

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Bess O'Briendirector

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In Vermont, five individuals work to reintegrate into their communities after serving time in prison. They participate in the Circle of Support and Accountability (COSA) program, which operates through Vermont’s Community Justice Centers. COSA provides a network of support that encourages accountability and community involvement. The documentary illustrates the challenges and successes these returning citizens face as they rebuild their lives and relationships within their local environments.

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