We use our ability to explain in all parts of our lives. At work, shopping, and with everyone we have conversations with. It is an important life skill that helps […]
In 2022, there are roughly 2 million people in United States Prisons. Each year, over 500,000 are released from prison and pushed back into society. However, sometimes, people coming out […]
Coping mechanisms for returning citizens who feel alone.
No matter who you are or what you do, empathy is a valuable tool that everyone needs as a life skill to successfully interact with other people. Life skills are […]
No matter who you are or what you do you will encounter conflict. Whether it is at work, with friends, family, or strangers, conflict resolution is a valuable tool that […]
Life skills are necessary for full and successful participation in everyday life. So what are “Life Skills”? Life Skills are all the things that enable us to interact socially with […]
With as many criminal convictions as college degrees, it’s more evident than ever why “ban the box” laws are important for the economy.
First you should know YOU ARE NOT ALONE. According to The national Employment Law Project 1 in 3 American adults have a criminal record. That is over 64 million people […]
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.
Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections, the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole,and the U.S. Census Bureau Family reunification is an extremely important part of the reentry process for ex […]
