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
Category: After Incarceration
Effects of Incarceration on Mental Health & Family Relationships
The main types of harm associated with incarceration include negative impacts on mental health and problems with family relationships
Recidivism: Understanding the Phenomenon and its Implications
Recidivism refers to the repeated commission of criminal offenses by individuals who have already been convicted and punished for their crimes
Redefining your Life Post-Incarceration
I was incarcerated… Now What?! Incarceration stands among the most traumatic experiences one could go through. However, the real struggle begins after incarceration. Our society is laced with prejudice, especially […]
Self-Improvement Made Easy
Life after incarceration can be quite challenging. No matter how much you’d want things to be how they were in the past, the truth is, they never will; however, that […]
Incarceration and it’s Impact on Mental Health
What effects does incarceration have on mental health? The alarmingly large number of inmates with mental health issues who are housed in jails and prisons is frequently discussed. The ways […]
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 […]
How Life Skills Can Help Returning Citizens? Life.Skills blog series – LISTENING
We spend 70% of our day communicating in one way or another. Reading, writing, talking, or listening. 45% of that time is used for listening. So having effective listening skills […]
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 […]