Puerto Rico: Needle Exchange Program Aims To Integrate Its Participants Back Into Society

Video posted April 25, 2019 in CommMedia in Puerto Rico by Centre County Report, Caroline Pimentel .

Intercambios is a non-governmental organization that provides syringes, condoms and even Narcan to people in Puerto Rico. Luis is an Intercambios participant, who shared his journey as an addict. Caroline Pimentel reports. 

 

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Caroline Pimentel

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Caroline Pimentel is a native of the Dominican Republic. She is a transfer student from Penn State Hazleton and has experience in broadcast and digital reporting along with editing and control room knowledge. She also had the opportunity to intern at China Daily during the summer of 2018. After graduating, she wishes to use his bilingual skills to become a bilingual breaking news reporter. Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)