Dangers Of Driving Under The Influence
Driving under the influence can change your life in a matter of seconds even tho most people think they can drive home after a few drinks.
Category: Social Change
The Importance of Mental Health Care
Unfortunately, mental health care is often stigmatized and neglected, leading to significant negative consequences.
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
Incarceration Rates in Georgia
In recent years, the issue of mass incarceration has gained national attention, with many people advocating for a change in the criminal justice system to reduce the number of people behind bars.
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 […]
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 […]
Impacts of the Judicial System on Minorities
Judicial System And How It Impacts Minorities It’s no secret that America has a history of discrimination and mistreatment against those of low socio- economic, racial, gender, and religious minorities […]
Just Facts: As Many Americans Have Criminal Records as College Diplomas
With as many criminal convictions as college degrees, it’s more evident than ever why “ban the box” laws are important for the economy.
Guiding Light Partners with Goodwill to Find Employment, Reduce Recidivism for Those with Criminal Convictions
Guiding Light is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids for a pilot program to support its Offender Reentry Programs, which are designed to help those with criminal convictions find employmentand become contributing members of the community.