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Imagine being asked to secure housing, transportation, forms of identification, clothing, food, and employment all within a short period of time. What would be considered an arduous task for most is even more difficult for incarcerated individuals being released. Cleveland Community College in the Work Ready Community of Cleveland, NC hosted a prison-to-community initaitive, a simulation highlighting the challenges incarcerated individuals face on release. The March 30th event included participants from community colleges, resource agencies, local industries, community corrections, judicial districts, and chambers of commerce.