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 declined over the past decade, it remains stubbornly high for…[...]
Tag: social change
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…[...]
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…[...]
Managing Self in 2022
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
Community & Faith Forum
Join the Cobb County Police Department for their Community & Faith Forum on Thursday, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m., at the Cobb County Public Safety Training Academy, 2435 East-West Connector, Austell. This…[...]
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…[...]
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,…[...]