Kids Growing Up Without Parents
The hard fact of kids growing up without parents due to prison time is a horrible feeling coming from someone who understands well. When parents get locked up, whatever footprint they…[...]
Category: Reentry Programs
Reentry programs provide wraparound services and support for ex-felons. These programs are designed to help ex-offenders rejoin society, their family and their community. The information shared in this catgory, is intended to keep ex-offenders and supporters up-to-date on what is being done, and what needs continued support and attention.
The Guilt That Comes With Your Actions
The guilt I felt after my car accident was a lot to handle I tried to handle that guilt alone and it was making it worse. I tried to handle…[...]
Having a Newborn and Juggling Probation
The arrival of a newborn is a complicated and happy milestone in life, bringing in a new set of challenges involving emotions, responsibilities, and adjustments. For people who are also…[...]
Prison to Professional: 3 Life After Prison Success Stories
Many studies and findings indicate that education can greatly decrease crime rates and lower the likelihood of people going back to prison after they are released. If someone in prison…[...]
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…[...]
Drunk Driving: The Dangers Of Alcohol
Every day, about 32 people in the United States Of America die in drunk driving crashes. That is about one person every forty-five minutes. Drinking and driving, also known as…[...]
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…[...]
The Strain Alcohol Has Put On My Family
Schools have been teaching kids for years now about the dangers of alcohol, but they never seem to mention how it affects your family. Drinking on occasion and moderately is…[...]
Finding A Job After Incarceration
Eventually, the day will come when you get out of prison.It can often be exciting and a little intimidating at first.The very first, ongoing goal should be to not go…[...]