Despite some challenges growing up in a neighborhood that saw poverty, addiction and trauma Dominic was thriving and on his way to an independent adult life.

Until one day when it all changed.

Listen to Dominic talk about how he made it through 2 decades of being in prison, his involvement with Michael K. Williams' (The Wire/ Boardwalk Empire/Black Market) documentary " Raised in the System" on VICE (available on YouTube) and his work now to support his community and prevent others from becoming involved in the criminal justice system.

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www.NYCtogether.org

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