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Parole officers spotlighted; formerly incarcerated man describes recovery and reentry
Summary
The board heard a Parole Division spotlight introducing a new parole officer and a testimony from a formerly incarcerated man who credited prison programs, faith‑based support and parole officers with aiding his recovery and reentry.
The board heard a Parole Division spotlight that introduced a newly promoted parole officer and featured testimony from a formerly incarcerated man who described his participation in prison programs and life after release.
Rene Hinojosa, Parole Division director, introduced Parole Officer Sean Norlin and former inmate Matthew Kelly. “Sean started his career with the agency as a correction officer at the Ellis unit in December of 2016,” Hinojosa said, and he noted Norlin began working as a parole officer in December 2024…
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