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…[...]
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.
Dangers Of Driving Under The Influence
Driving under the influence can change your life in a matter of seconds. Most people believe that they are capable of getting home safe after a few drinks, but many…[...]
Making Good Choices
Life is all about making choices. From the simplest decisions to the most difficult ones, every choice we make has consequences that can impact our lives in both positive and…[...]
How Volunteering Benefits You Too
Volunteering is a noble act of kindness and generosity, a selfless way of helping others and making a difference in the world. It involves giving up your time and skills…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
The Effects of Substance Abuse on Mental Health
The Fact is… There is evidence that some mental health issues make people more likely to become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Alcohol is a chemical that depresses the body…[...]
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…[...]