Lexy Smith speaks with Avon Curtis, Founder and Executive Director for Arms Around You. Arms Around you is in Seattle and serves King County by helping formerly incarcerated, homeless, domestic violence survivors, and substance abusers prepare for their next stage in life. Curtis describes how her own incarceration makes her the perfect person to help the recently released. Curtis discusses the different programs available. Curtis outlines how important it is to have a plan prior to your actual release from jail.
( https://www.armsaroundyou.org/ )
Original airdate: 7/7/2024
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Lexy joined EMF in 2022 and covers Oregon and Washington, portions of NV, ID, and UT, and the major markets of Seattle and Portland.
