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Reforming Criminals in Venezuela

The Venezuelan businessman who reduced crime rate in his area by 97%

Alberto Vollmer and the success of Venezuela's Project Alcatraz in reforming violent gang members. Also, the French man whose Ukranian farming dream turned into a nightmare. Youk Chhang on being tortured by the Khymer Rouge and his work at the Documentation Center of Cambodia. Recalling a trek through the Sinai Peninsula in 1982. Presenter: Heather Payton.

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