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, [...]
Changes in Employment – What This Means for the Reentrant in 2021
Under normal circumstances, returning citizens struggle to find employment, and employment opportunities have been even more scarce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses have had to temporarily or permanently close, and for those that have remained open. social-distancing safety [...]
What to Do When Your Job Application Requires a Background Check
Are you trying to find employment for a job that requires a background check? With a criminal background, it’s natural to feel some anxiety. Before walking away from an opportunity, take the time to understand what employers are looking for [...]
Navigating Reentry Clean and Sober
Making the shift from incarceration to the community can pose many challenges. You may find yourself overwhelmed or stressed with new responsibilities, especially if you have a history of substance abuse. Research suggests that drug and alcohol relapse is one [...]
Mentorship Saved My Life
My name is Amlak, and until recently, I lived through what seemed like an endless amount of poverty, violence, and prison. Although I am a product of these factors, I have come to realize that I don’t have to let [...]
A Rough Start
After serving her sentence, Tanya returned home to an unstable living environment. While incarcerated, her apartment was broken into, and most of her belongings were stolen or damaged. Tanya was left with little to nothing and felt like a stranger [...]
Changing Perspectives
George had been a hustler his whole life until the law finally caught up with him. He knew that something needed to shift, and when he finally became willing to change, he had a new perspective on life. George knew [...]
