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Norris Campbell saw his life come full-circle when he received the George Floyd Second Chance Award from the Black Probation Officers Association as part of the “A Call To Healing” roundtable SER participated in last week. As the oldest of 5 children, Norris had leadership skills and a solid work ethic instilled in him by his mother, grandparents, and time in the church. As a young man, however, he made some bad decisions that resulted in him spending 19 years in prison.
While incarcerated, Norris was encouraged to pursue education and skills training, earning an Associate’s Degree as well as credentials in Cabinet Making and Welding before he was released in November 2018. With his family’s support, Norris worked to turn his life around, eventually finding SER. Since enrolling in SER’s Adult Reentry Program, Norris has demonstrated leadership skills, been a source of encouragement for others, and earned his CDL in August 2020. In the spirit of helping others as he has been helped, Norris wants to help at-risk youth learn trades instead of falling victim to the streets. Ultimately, he would like to start his own trucking company where he can teach and employ individuals being released from incarceration and give them a second chance, and leave a legacy for his children that he can be proud of.