After prison, many of those who have paid their debt to society confront major hurdles in providing for themselves and their families.

Darlene Lewis, whose son faced the same situation, decided to dedicate herself to helping ex-convicts find jobs so they don't fall back into a life of crime.

Last year alone, her non-profit, Lewis Burnett Employment Finders, helped more than 2,000 ex-offenders find full-time employment.

(WATCH a video and READ the story from THV-11 *NOTE auto-playing audio, so adjust your speakers)