Managing Self in 2022
Oxford dictionary refers to self management as the “management of or by oneself; the taking of responsibility for one’s own behavior and well-being.” It is the ability to regulate one’s […]
Author: LifeChangersLifeChangers, Inc. was formed to offer reentry programs and services that will help keep ex-offeners and young adults OUT of the prisons and jails.
Influencing Mental Health
Self-Awareness What is self-awareness? It sounds pretty obvious, being aware of oneself; however, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It’s knowing your triggers, internal and external feelings, intuitions, abilities, […]
5 Things to Consider After Incarceration
It can be difficult to face life once you’ve made a choice that drastically impacted your future and/or the people around you. However, we all have the ability to change […]
Impacts of the Judicial System on Minorities
Judicial System And How It Impacts Minorities It’s no secret that America has a history of discrimination and mistreatment against those of low socio- economic, racial, gender, and religious minorities […]
Just Facts: As Many Americans Have Criminal Records as College Diplomas
With as many criminal convictions as college degrees, it’s more evident than ever why “ban the box” laws are important for the economy.
Guiding Light Partners with Goodwill to Find Employment, Reduce Recidivism for Those with Criminal Convictions
Guiding Light is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids for a pilot program to support its Offender Reentry Programs, which are designed to help those with criminal convictions find employmentand become contributing members of the community.
The 3 Most Helpful Prison Reentry Services
Prison reentry programs are an important part of an ex-offenders success upon release from prison. Let’s discuss the types of services most needed.
Why Georgia Needs More Reentry Programs
Georgia has an incarceration rate of 968 per 100,000 people (including prisons, jails, immigration detention, and juvenile justice facilities), meaning that it locks up a higher percentage of its people than any democracy on earth. – Prison Policy Initiative
Why We Need Reentry Programs
Reentry programs are becoming a focus for many agencies, communities and families. These programs serve a vital function in society That is what we will discuss in this blog post, just so we are all on the same page.
Now Available: Community Service Opportunity
In an effort to extend our support for ex-offenders, we at LifeChangers, Inc. have implemented a Community Service opportunity.