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Alberto Lule, a fifth-year art student, said through the Underground Scholars Initiative at UCLA, he can carry his experiences from his incarceration as a badge of honor. Some formerly incarcerated students and students impacted by the incarceration of a loved one are using mindful language and USI to advocate for their community and dismantle negative perceptions. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)

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Rodrigo Vazquez wants to change the conversation around formerly incarcerated students. Vazquez, who is formerly incarcerated, said people should not ask formerly incarcerated students what they did.

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Groups for formerly incarcerated students aim to reject stereotypes, offer support

By Elana Luo, Kari Lau

Nov. 22, 2020 3:04 p.m.