Category: Blog
Reentry Checklist: Strategies for a Smooth Transition
As you prepare to transition back into the community after incarceration, you may feel overwhelmed. It's natural to feel uncertain about where to begin or how to tackle the obstacles that come with reentry. However, it's important to remember that you are not alone on this journey, and there are resources available to support you [...]
National Reunification Month: Keeping Families Together
Thanks to National Reunification Month, observed every June, there is more emphasis on the importance of keeping families together. The absence of a family member due to incarceration can be an emotional experience, and the reunion may include a mix of feelings as well. Whether welcoming back a child, parent, or partner, or trying to [...]
Charting a New Course: A Fisherman’s Voyage to Sobriety and Redemption
In the warm embrace of a newly constructed home in Florida, Mike B. enjoys a well-deserved retirement. His pension provides a comfortable life, and he is happily married. His son, a testament to his resilience, works alongside the current House Speaker in Washington, D.C. However, Mike's path to this tranquil existence was paved with darkness, [...]
Insights into Buying a Used Car
Owning a car can significantly enhance your mobility and open new opportunities. Reliable transportation is essential in your reentry journey, so that you are able to get to work, school, appointments, and more. Depending on where you live, you may be able to rely on public transportation. However, if you need to buy a vehicle, [...]
Hold on to Hope
Jeremy M., a product of a broken family in Pennsylvania, grew up without guidance or long-term plans. He embraced a life of spontaneity, living only for the present moment. At the age of 19, Jeremy developed an online friendship with a girl from South Dakota who convinced him to make the life-altering decision of relocating [...]
Closing the Health Insurance Gap for Justice-impacted Individuals
Justice-impacted individuals often find themselves facing a significant health gap, with limited access to essential medical services. According to a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, released in 2022, formerly incarcerated individuals are more likely to suffer from chronic health conditions, mental health issues, and substance use disorders compared to the general population. Source: [...]
Free Resources to Champion a Smooth Reentry
Returning to the community after incarceration presents a unique set of challenges for individuals as well as their loved ones. It's a time of both hope and uncertainty, requiring dedication, support, and access to the right resources. Whether you are facing reentry directly or supporting a loved one, knowing where and how to find available [...]
Find Your Path Forward: How a Mentor Can Be Your Partner in Reentry
Reentry after any period of incarceration may present challenges. You may be encountering obstacles related to having your freedom back, securing housing, finding employment, staying sober, breaking old ties, or rebuilding relationships with family and friends. Please remember, you are not alone in this process. Reentry support systems, such as mentorship, are available to equip [...]
International Women’s Day—Celebrating Women Who Have Overcome Adversity
Women all around the world face adversity and have managed to persevere against all odds. In honor of International Women’s Day, this article will highlight some influential women who have overcome hardships in their past. Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is a successful talk show host, producer, and author, and famously uses her platform to help [...]
Trade and Vocational Schools Guide for Previously Incarcerated
Have you heard of trade school or vocational school? If not, they are training programs for many careers, like welding, cosmetology, plumbing, and much more. In this post, we’ll talk about the benefits these programs offer as well as the steps you can take to get started—regardless of your past. What is the Difference Between [...]
