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Can a second chance stop a life of crime? In this episode of How to Stay Out of Jail, Durham’s Checkpoint team work with offenders on a demanding 16-week programme designed to tackle the problems behind their crimes.
Mother-of-four Sam risks losing her children after a drunken car crash leads police to discover them home alone. James must confront his violent behaviour after threatening a neighbour with a spade, while a father called John receives support after assaulting his nine-year-old son. Meanwhile, another man struggling with drug addiction risks losing his chance to avoid court as he repeatedly misses crucial appointments.
Through police bodycam footage, emotional conversations and confrontations with the consequences of their actions, this episode follows the difficult journey towards rehabilitation. With families, freedom and futures at stake, who will take the opportunity to change—and who will fall back into old habits?
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