As part of a five year study funded by the National Institute of Health, nurses and peer coaches partnered to help this unique group on the road to redemption. Joe, a convicted felon, humbly narrates, demonstrating the depth and character that personalized stories add. The project leader spotlights the healing impact of the program while exposing the hardships, a reality of change. In efforts to support Amistad, the Amity Foundation joins forces with UCLA to empower parolees to overcome insurmountable odds and reenter the community as contributing citizens.