“I have chosen to be a better man than I was when I came in here. The man that I was that walked into the gate and the one walking out have nothing in common.”
Jason Poquette, Arizona
Jason Poquette joined the Continuum of Care (CoC) program at Florence West facility in Arizona. His motivation for the program was simple: to take advantage of the program that would help him become better. He explained, “I came from a prison that offered literally nothing. Then to come here and have a program where we’re taught a curriculum but then also give you a hand up when you get out.”
Jason’s motivation paid off and was able to make a change by taking the curriculum seriously. He found that he was able to improve himself and make strives to improve his outlook. He explained, “I have chosen to be a better man than I was when I came in here. The man that I was that walked into the gate and the one walking out have nothing in common.”
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