One the important steps after leaving prison is finding out whether you are eligible to vote. And if you are, register to do so. But can a felony conviction prevent you from voting? Although more and more states are allowing […]
Category Archives: Reentry
Improving reentry outcomes after long-term incarceration: New report from The Sentencing Project
The Sentencing Project, a Washington, D.C -based nonprofit that deals with ending extreme sentences, expanding voting rights and promoting youth justice, has published a newly released report that examines the experience of those reentering society after long-term incarceration. To prepare […]
From prison to community: How your organization can create a reentry guide that makes the transition easier
Each year, more than 600,000 people are released from state and federal prisons and 7 million from jails across the United States. As they return home, the need for clear, accessible information to support successful reentry has never been greater. […]
How to be an effective reentry mentor: Two manuals show the way
Starting a program to mentor those in reentry can be a daunting task. While some volunteer mentors may have lived experience, others may have never previously met anyone who’s been incarcerated. To be effective, mentors need to understand where people […]
Mentorship programs offer hope to those navigating reentry
Although individual circumstances vary, nearly everyone in reentry faces challenges that may be hard to imagine for someone who hasn’t lived through them. From finding housing and catching up on technology to establishing credit and seeking employment, these obstacles can […]
Where to find furniture when you need it most
You’re in reentry and have finally found a place. Now you need to furnish it. But you can’t find the furniture you need. It might too expensive to buy new, or the used items you see on Craigslist or Facebook […]
Reentry 2030 initiative aims to improve outcomes for those leaving prison in participating states across the U.S.
“Successful reintegration for every person with a criminal record.” That’s the goal of Reentry 2030, an initiative created by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, the Correctional Leaders Association and JustLeadershipUSA. And these organizations, along with the individual states […]
Mapping Your Future published by the Education Justice Project at the U of I offers excellent advice for reentry
The Education Justice Project, part of the University of Ilinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Education, provides courses and extracurricular programming at the Danville Correctional Center in Danville, Ill. It also publishes reentry guides, and has created a national edition of its […]
Kevin Poppen offers excellent job search advice from prison
Although we are regularly contacted by people in prison, it’s rare to receive a letter that offers the kind of advice we received from Kevin Poppen, who is currently incarcerated at Growlersburg Conservation Camp #33 in Georgetown, Calif. And what […]
Reentry simulation educates participants on what it’s like to come out of prison
Want to know what it’s like to leave prison and begin to reintegrate into society? Is it possible to really understand the difficulties and challenges involved? Now at least people can get a basic understanding of the process by attending […]