You’re Home—Now What? Your Guide to Life After Prison
It’s over. No more prison. You step out, but suddenly the world feels bigger, faster, and a lot less forgiving than you remember. Maybe you don’t have a job lined up, or a place to stay, or even an ID. [...]
Have a Plan: 5 Tips to Know Before Release Day
Whether it’s you, someone you care about, or someone you’re working with that is being released from prison, this is a very important time. It’s exciting, yet scary, full of possibility, yet a big shift. What’s the best way to [...]
Where Can Families Turn for Help During a Loved One’s Incarceration?
The struggles that come with incarceration are not limited to the individual on the inside. When a family member or loved one is incarcerated, it can be challenging to deal with their absence and the burdens that come with it. [...]
A Mother’s Journey to Redemption
Jamie D. didn’t have an easy childhood. It was marked by abuse, and those early traumas shaped the path her life would take. By sixteen, she was a mother, and over the next decade, she would have six children—five boys [...]
Breaking Free: Trading Two Decades of Addiction for a New Beginning
Sometimes life has a way of teaching us its most valuable lessons in the harshest ways possible. For Claudia R., that lesson came after 20 years of drug addiction and multiple encounters with the law. But today, she stands as [...]
Transitional Housing Programs: A Lifeline After Prison
Coming home from prison is challenging. The first night of freedom can feel both exciting and scary. You might feel hopeful, but it’s normal to worry: Where will I sleep? How do I start over when so many things feel [...]
From Prison to the Boardroom
Some stories begin in darkness. For Michael M., that darkness came early, when at 15 years old, his mother left him to face the world alone. What followed were nights spent on cold benches, meals scavenged from trash cans, and [...]
Melisha’s Path to Redemption: A Tale of Resilience and Community
Finding your way back into society after prison can be a tough road to travel. For those taking this leap or providing support to a loved one, grasping the nuances of rejoining the community comes with some real challenges. Melisha [...]
