Tag: reentry
Money Post-release: Real-world Tips to Help You Build Your Financial Life After Prison
Part 2: Why Is Getting a Bank Account So Hard? What Do I Need to Open a Bank Account? One of the biggest surprises in life after prison is how hard it can be to open a bank account. If you’ve ever bounced checks, had an account closed, or ended up on a ChexSystems report, [...]
Money Post-release: Real-world Tips to Help You Build Your Financial Life After Prison
Introduction—What to Expect When You’re Starting Over Stepping into life after prison is a big moment. There’s no manual or no one-size-fits-all plan, but this is the start of something…
Have a Plan: 5 Tips to Know Before Release Day
Whether it’s you, someone you care about, or someone you’re working with that is being released from prison, this is a very important time. It’s exciting, yet scary, full of possibility, yet a big shift. What’s the best way to make the most of it? Have a plan. Here’s five tips to help make the [...]
Where Can Families Turn for Help During a Loved One’s Incarceration?
The struggles that come with incarceration are not limited to the individual on the inside. When a family member or loved one is incarcerated, it can be challenging to deal with their absence and the burdens that come with it. Friends and family members may struggle financially, emotionally, or socially. Loved ones may even feel [...]
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…
Turning the Page: Lessons from Shaka Senghor’s Journey of Redemption
Shaka Senghor's journey is a remarkable testament to the power of transformation. Born in Detroit in 1973, Senghor's early life was marked by challenges. He ran away from an abusive home at 14 and became involved in the drug trade. At 19, he was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to prison. During his 19-year [...]
A New Beginning—Part 1
Freedom's Weight The heavy steel door shut behind Marcus, and he took a deep breath of fresh air. After years behind bars, he was a free man, but the weight of uncertainty pressed down on his shoulders. Where would he go? What would he do? The world he once knew had moved on, and he [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
