Tag: education
Education Opens Doors: Free Learning Opportunities & Resources for Your Reentry Journey
National Education Month is a reminder that learning can happen at any stage of life. Whether you're preparing for a new career, working toward personal goals, or simply looking for ways to grow, education can be a powerful tool during the reentry process. Many people think education requires enrolling in a college or spending a [...]
Overcoming a Lifetime of Violence: How Barry M. Is Rewriting His Future After Decades in Prison
Early Struggles Barry M. grew up surrounded by instability and violence. From the age of eleven, his life was marked by frequent encounters with the law, a string of poor…
Different Ways to Pay for School
If you are thinking about going back to school, you may also be thinking about how you will pay for it. Do not let the cost of school discourage you. There are many resources available to help you pay for school whether you are considering college or a trade school. Financial Aid Different types of [...]
An Orphan with Parents
Ross B. had to grow up fast. His parents suffered from drug addiction, leading them to repeated arrests. At the age of 14, the state of New Jersey placed him in foster care. By the time he reached 17, Ross had lived in more than a dozen foster homes, bouncing from place to place. Success [...]
