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READ THE WRITTEN WORK OF THE THINK TANK MEMBERS WHO MADE THIS PROJECT POSSIBLE

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RAUL DORADO

Raúl Dorado

is a published writer, founding member of Parole Illinois, and college graduate.

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MIKE SIMMONS

Mike Simmons

is a graduate student, restorative justice practitioner, and man of faith.

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DEVON TERRELL

Devon Terrell

is a poet, scholar, and college graduate.

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ERIC WATKINS

Eric Watkins

is a philosopher, scholar, and college graduate.

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JOSEPH DOLE

Joseph Dole

is a grandfather, founding member of Parole Illinois, and award-winning writer and artist.

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RODNEY LOVE

Rodney Love

is an innovator, legal student, and history aficionado

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BENNY RIOS

Benny Rios

is a loving husband, graduate student, and published writer.

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JOHN CUMBEE

John Cumbee

is a former firefighter, author, man of faith, and college graduate

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