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Editorial: Helping former inmates adjust

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / NOV. 14

For one year, Waikiki Health has been assisting newly released inmates to transition successfully into communities through their Pu’uhonua Program. The program helps the inmates by obtaining necessary legal documentation, such as birth certificates and state IDs, and assisting individuals with applications to qualify for health and social benefits.