Multi-Media: Life After Prison
By: Ana Toro
Photo By: Ana Toro/NYCity News Service
SCARED STRAIGHT: Edison Taveras was released from prison in May, 2007, after serving 20 years for murder. Now he spends much of his time speaking to teens, hoping they'll learn from his mistakes.
Former convicts face many challenges after being released from prison. Click here to see Ana Toro’s multi-media report, which tells the stories of some former prisoners and profiles a transitional program aimed at bringing down high recidivism rates.




