Category: Blog
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 [...]
The Benefits of Tattoo Removal
Upon reentry, tattoos can serve as a constant and painful reminder of the past. Seeing these visible marks everyday may reinforce an identity that you no longer align with and can be a barrier to moving on personally and professionally. Removing tattoos can be a powerful way to symbolize change and grant you the mental [...]
Empowering the Formerly Incarcerated: Second Chance Trucking Companies
Upon release from prison, individuals face numerous challenges, including finding employment. This is where second chance companies come in. Second chance companies are businesses that hire or provide services for individuals with criminal records. These companies not only offer job opportunities, but also help rebuild trust and provide a sense of purpose for those who [...]
Holiday Support & Service
If your incarceration or the incarnation of a loved one has led you astray from family and friends, you may find that the holiday season brings feelings of loneliness and isolation. It can be hard to go through the holidays on your own when it is a time that is typically spent with loved ones, [...]
Freed by Faith
Josephine E. found herself in a dark place due to her alcohol use. It wasn’t until her church was seeking a recovery group coordinator that she found the motivation to make a change. Asking for Help At her lowest point, Josephine turned to faith and her community to guide her toward a successful recovery. Through [...]
Getting an ID After Release
During your time incarcerated, your legal identification may have been lost, damaged, or expired. You will need to renew your license or state identification card to secure basic needs such as housing, employment, and medical care, or to apply for benefits. Getting an official ID should be one of the first things you do upon [...]
Moving Forward: The Power of Expunging Your Records
In this post, we'll talk about what expungement is, why it's important, and how you can begin the process. What's Expungement? Expungement, also called record sealing, is a legal way to hide certain criminal records from public view. It's like getting a fresh start. This process can include hiding arrest records, court papers, and sometimes [...]
Free at Last
Reigh E. grew up in Vallejo, California and was exposed to crime, drugs, and violence as a young child. Over time, he began normalizing these destructive behaviors and felt that using them was the only way to survive. Reigh walked around with a “don’t mess with me” attitude. Many people warned him that his criminal [...]
