Influencing Mental Health
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, […]
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5 Things to Consider After Incarceration
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 […]
Job Interviewing After Incarceration
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 […]
How Life Skills Can Help Returning Citizens? Life.Skills blog series – ABILITY TO EXPLAIN
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 […]
How Can Life Skills Help Returning Citizens ? Life.Skills blog series – EMPATHY
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Challenges Facing Newly Released Prisoners
Providing parolees and released prisoners with the resources they need to be successful is the only way to overcome these challenges. Reentry programs, job training, education and counseling will be necessary. Many states already have programs in place, but it is important for ex offenders to know where to get help and who to ask if they need more support.
Why Georgia Needs More Reentry Programs
Georgia has an incarceration rate of 968 per 100,000 people (including prisons, jails, immigration detention, and juvenile justice facilities), meaning that it locks up a higher percentage of its people than any democracy on earth. – Prison Policy Initiative
Eight Ways to Prepare For a Loved One’s Reentry
Preparing you and your family for the return of your incarcerated loved one can be beneficial to your loved one’s reentry … and your family’s adjustment. Here are eight ways to prepare for a loved one’s reentry.