Start the New Year with a Clean Slate – Tips to Get Organized
The new year is a time to reflect on the past and set resolutions for a fresh start. Common New Year’s resolutions focus on health and wellness, financial stability, and organization. Take the time to assess what you will focus [...]
Your Mental Health Matters— During and After Your Transition
Mental health issues have long been associated with shame, failure, and weakness, but this stigma has changed drastically over the past decade. Today, it’s normal to have an open dialog about mental health— if you haven’t experienced it yourself, you [...]
Employment Tips to Land the Job You Want
Q&A with Vanessa Q., Reentry Program Supervisor Securing a job after incarceration is often a top reentry priority for individuals making the transition to the community. Job hunting takes time, patience, and planning. We spoke with Vanessa Q., a Reentry [...]
How to Connect with Your Community by Volunteering
One of the biggest challenges after incarceration is finding a meaningful way to connect with your community. Volunteer work is the perfect way to renew your place in the community while giving back, showing gratitude, and making a difference in [...]
How to Rebuild Relationships With Family and Friends During Your Transition
Incarceration can have lasting effects on you, your friends, and family. Oftentimes, the separation can change the family dynamic or cause friends to fall out of touch. Research suggests that individuals with social support and positive family relationships tend to [...]
Does a Criminal Record Prevent You from Going Back to School? Myths vs. Facts.
If you have goals to go back to school, but are hesitant to apply because of your criminal background, think again. As the country continues to take steps to provide Second Chance opportunities, educational institutions including trade schools and colleges [...]
How to Get Your Finances Back on Track After Incarceration
Any length of incarceration can set you back financially. Whether you have a history of debt or you are now dealing with lawyer fees and owed restitution, a few simple steps can help you get back on track. Below are [...]
Want to Grow Your Support Network, but Not Sure Where to Start?
Reentering the community after a period of incarceration can be hard, especially if your friends and family members don’t support your goals. A safe place to share your frustrations and receive guidance can make a difference. Building a support network [...]
Second Chance Opportunities
Gaining employment upon release is an important factor in a successful transition to the community, and is often a component of community supervision. Aside from making money to support yourself and family, a job enables you to feel productive, independent, [...]
