Parole Diaries

This gripping new documentary series will navigate through the highs and lows of choosing a career as a parole officer. High on stress and low on glamour, the work these officers do gives ex-cons a chance to straighten out their lives. It’s dangerous, time-consuming and often thankless but few jobs offer so much reward. TV One is offering an unfiltered look at this uncelebrated and underappreciated corner of the criminal justice system. A parole officer’s job is tough but it’s also a realm that offers something rare: a second chance.