When Giovanni Sairras walked out of a Florida prison after serving 17 years of a 20-year sentence, he knew reentry was about more than just survival — it was about dignity. That vision led him to found Re-Entry One Inc. , a grassroots nonprofit helping returning citizens rebuild their lives, in 2020.

Last week, the organization hosted “Pathways to Progress: Conversations for Change,” a community-driven forum advancing reentry, justice reform and second chances. Its centerpiece was a robust panel discussion that brought together lawmakers, grassroots leaders and returning citizens for a candid dialogue on obstacles and solutions.

“There's no community without unity,” said Sairras, executive director of Re-Entry One. “Everyone has to come to the table. We're all stakeholders. These retur

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