A Woman on the Outside | A Second Chance at Freedom Isn't Easy
Clip: Season 12 Episode 2 | 57sVideo has Closed Captions
A formerly incarcerated father shares the possibilities of returning to prison.
Jarvae Scott, who is working with horses in the city of Philadelphia, talks about the lure of returning to prison after having served many years. Jarvae recognizes the support given by his mother, Crystal, and his sister, Kristal, who is caring for his son Nyvae, and wants to stay on the outside but knows his time may be limited as he understands that there are major influences on the streets.
Funding for America ReFramed provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Wyncote Foundation and Reva and David Logan Foundation.
A Woman on the Outside | A Second Chance at Freedom Isn't Easy
Clip: Season 12 Episode 2 | 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Jarvae Scott, who is working with horses in the city of Philadelphia, talks about the lure of returning to prison after having served many years. Jarvae recognizes the support given by his mother, Crystal, and his sister, Kristal, who is caring for his son Nyvae, and wants to stay on the outside but knows his time may be limited as he understands that there are major influences on the streets.
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I'm like, "Man, I'm going to work.
I got some horses."
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