Dozens celebrate second chance as Santa Barbara reentry program graduates formerly incarcerated people

Dozens celebrate second chance as Santa Barbara reentry program graduates formerly incarcerated people

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Dozens of formerly incarcerated people celebrated a major milestone Thursday after completing a voluntary reentry program designed to help them successfully transition back into their communities. Graduates crossed the stage at the Santa Barbara Day Reporting Center's annual commencement ceremony, surrounded by family members, community supporters, and local leaders who applauded their commitment to rebuilding their lives…