Life After Prison: Barriers that Come with a Felony Conviction
For many people, not much thought is given to a convict after the guilty verdict is reached in the courtroom. Justice was served—a person who broke the law is now…[...]
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Six Ways You Can Help Your Loved One Adjust To Life After Prison
You and your family are stoked that today is finally the day your loved one is coming home. You think that everything will start right where it left of, right?…[...]
How do I start over after Incarceration?
Unemployment is very common for someone after being incarcerated. In 2017, nearly 27% of previously incarcerated people were unemployed. It can be very challenging to find a job after being…[...]
Drunk Driving Laws And Their Effectiveness
Drunk driving remains a pressing concern, posing a significant threat to road safety and public well-being In response, governments worldwide have enacted stringent drunk driving laws and penalties. The hope…[...]
Finding the balance between work-life and community service
The courts have used community service as a form of punishment, time for reflection and as a way for low level offenders to give back to the community for their…[...]
Where to Start Post-Incarceration?
Imprisonment can have a profound impact on an individual's life, making it difficult to return to society post-incarceration. The challenges faced by those who have served time in prison can…[...]
Reentry Services – Common Questions
What are reentry services? Reentry services are programs that assist individuals who have been incarcerated in their transition back into society. The goal of these services is to help former…[...]
Unemployment and Mass Incarceration Crisis
Unemployment and mass incarceration are two of the most pressing issues facing America today. While the unemployment rate has steadily declined over the past decade, it remains stubbornly high for…[...]
Job Interviewing After Incarceration
I have worked a lot of jobs in a lot of different industries and been on both sides of the interview table. I have also learned from mistakes I and…[...]
Job Search After Release From Prison
First you should know YOU ARE NOT ALONE. According to The national Employment Law Project 1 in 3 American adults have a criminal record. That is over 64 million people…[...]