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Societal re-entry for prisoners to be discussed on Compass April 25

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Carrie Brightman and Elliot Johnson
Les Heen (left), Carrie Brightman (center) and Elliot Johnson (right)
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GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Pioneer Public Television’s public affairs program Compass will discuss the challenges facing prisoners who have served time to re enter and become functioning members of society on Thursday, April 25 at 9 p.m. The program will be rebroadcast on Sunday, April 28 at 12:30 p.m. and viewable online at www.pioneer.org/compass after the original airing.

Pioneer President and General Manager Les Heen interviews Carrie Brightman, Re-Entry Navigator, PACT for Families Collaborative — a five-county, multi-agency partnership based in Willmar; and Elliot Johnson, program director at Renville County Jail, from Olivia. The episode will examine the programs available to help offenders make a successful transition to becoming functioning members of society once more.

Viewers with story ideas and issues they would like to see discussed on Compass are encouraged to contact Pioneer Public Television via email at yourtv@pioneer.org or call the station at 1-800-726-3178.

About Pioneer Public Television

Established in 1966, Pioneer Public TV is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information visit: www.pioneer.org.