Recidivism refers to the repeated commission of criminal offenses by individuals who have already been convicted and punished for their crimes. This phenomenon has long been a major concern for…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
Through The Job Post, its talent placement firm, Guiding Light is finding jobs with companies that not only pay a living wage but are willing to provide the extra support…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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),…[...]
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,…[...]
