Family Reunification
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…[...]
What Happens to Released Prisoners in Georgia?
Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections, the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole,and the U.S. Census Bureau Prisoners in the state of Georgia are released from prison by one of…[...]
A Historical Look at Reentry
Citing an article by Cheryl Lero Jonson and Francis T. Cullen called “Prisoner ReentryPrograms” from 2015 In 1939, the percentage of prisoners of federal and state prisons was 97%. That’s…[...]
How To Cope with An Incarcerated Loved One
Having a family member being incarcerated can be an unexpected and traumatic toll on the lives of their loved ones just as it does on the offender themselves. There will…[...]
How To Reunite A Newly Released Parent With Their Child/Children
Depending on a child’s maturity level, each child will be affected differently by their parent's incarceration or their return home. Additionally, their relationship with their parent or parents, plus the…[...]
Challenges Facing Newly Released Prisoners
Source: https://www.trendwyoming.org/articles/biggest-challenges-after-prison-release/ Reentering society after being locked up is an overwhelming feat. Where am I going to live? Work? How will my relationships be with friends and family I haven’t…[...]
The 3 Most Helpful Prison Reentry Services
Prison reentry programs are an important part of an ex-offenders success upon release from prison. The longer an ex-offender has been incarcerated, the more intensive the services and program may…[...]
Why Georgia Needs More Reentry Programs
Georgia needs more reentry programs across the state. Let's talk about why? Fact: Georgia has an incarceration rate of 968 per 100,000 people (including prisons, jails, immigration detention, and juvenile justice facilities),…[...]
Why We Need Reentry Programs
Reentry programs are becoming a focus for many agencies, communities and families. These programs serve a vital function in society That is what we will discuss in this blog post,…[...]
Now Available: Community Service Opportunity
In an effort to extend our support for ex-offenders, we at LifeChangers, Inc. have implemented the Court-Ordered Community Service Work Opportunity program. As a reentry program, we are committed to…[...]