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A new safe house is opening in Rockford, Illinois, to support women returning from prison.

The facility will provide housing, treatment, and employment services to help women reintegrate into society.

Founded by Susan Burton, the SAFE House Network aims to address challenges like housing instability and past trauma for formerly incarcerated women.

ROCKFORD, IL — A safe house that gives women returning to Rockford after spending time in prison a place to live, treatment, employment assistance and educational services is opening on 20th Street.

Many of the women leaving jail or prison need a second chance, but face challenges staying out of the criminal justice system, said Susan Burton, an author, former inmate and founder of A New Way of Life and the SAFE Housin

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