Incarcerated women go through unimaginable things that only other incarcerated women could ever understand. Many women face separation from children and family, inadequate mental health care, and lack of substance…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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,…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
