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A recent Colombian law lets some women walk free from prison – but resuming life is not easy

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The law allows female heads of households to serve their sentences outside of prison, in exchange for unpaid community service. But the courses Cortes took in prison did not teach her how to face stigma: “If I have a criminal record, how do I find a job?” she says.

​ The law allows female heads of households to serve their sentences outside of prison, in exchange for unpaid community service. But the courses Cortes took in prison did not teach her how to face stigma: “If I have a criminal record, how do I find a job?” she says. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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