How to Become a Truck Driver if You Have a Criminal Record
Truck driving can be a good opportunity for people who have been incarcerated to get back into work, feel like they are contributing to society, and earn a livable wage. …[...]
Author: Brooke Haggar
Business Ideas for Ex-felons
Many people who were in prison struggle to find work once they are released. In addition to facing judgment because of a felony, people who have been in prison also…[...]
A Second Chance: The Impact of Unsuccessful Reentry and the Need for Reintegration Resources in Communities
Every year, around 700,000 to 800,000 people are let out of prison and return to society. Their release gives them another opportunity to fix the harm caused by their involvement…[...]
Transportation After Incarceration: The Challenges of Finding a Way to Move Forward Successfully in Society Again
Transportation problems are a big issue for people who have been in jail or have mental or substance abuse issues, especially when they are trying to reintegrate into society after…[...]
Impacts of Incarceration and How Church Can Welcome All
Rev. Dr. Louis Threatt never thought he’d be a pastor. But everything changed when he started working as a prison chaplain in North Carolina. He noticed there was a lack…[...]
Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress
Thinking positively can help you handle stress better and may even make you healthier. Do you see the glass as being half empty or half full? How you respond to…[...]
Understanding the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents
About 2.7 million kids, which is around 1 in 28 children under 18, have a mom or dad who is in jail. And because most people are eventually released from…[...]
How to Care for Your Mental Health
Mental health means how you feel and think, and how you get along with others. It changes the way we think, feel, do things, make decisions, and connect with people.…[...]
7 ways smoking affects the body
Smoking cigarettes can cause a lot of harm to the body. It makes a person more likely to get cancer, heart disease, stroke, eye problems, and gum disease. According to…[...]
5 ways to support people in prison
I got a letter from someone who wanted to know how to help women in prison. The sender's address was from a small town. The person who wrote the letter…[...]