Generation Diamond, the only provider of free and low-cost tattoo removal services in Nebraska, has launched the state’s – and one of the nation’s — first in-prison tattoo removal programs. This is the latest step for the nonprofit organization, which […]
From prison to community: How your organization can create a reentry guide that make 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 […]
A fair chance hiring guide that your local government or organization can use as an example and do it too
The second chance employment movement continues to grow. And the reasons are many. A shortage of workers. A growing sense of justice. The willingness to give a fair chance to more of the one-third of Americans who have a criminal […]
Job hunting with a sex offense: How to be honest and move forward
Among those who have the most difficulty finding a job in reentry are individuals required to register for a sex offense. Even hiring managers at many companies that consider themselves second chance employers refuse to hire them. It’s a challenge […]
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 […]
Vera Institute shows how prisons and colleges can help individuals with incarceration histories build career-ready futures
The Vera Institute of Justice, a Brooklyn, NY-headquartered nonprofit criminal justice reform think tank, has released its latest report, The Labor Market for People With Conviction Histories: An Examination of Access to Good Jobs. This report is aimed at prisons […]
Smart business: Why employers are turning to the formerly incarcerated, refugees and people with disabilities
In an era when companies are struggling to find talent, business consultant David DeLong highlights a potential, but often overlooked, source of employees who can make excellent candidates to fill the gap. And he offers an in-depth look at these […]
New trucking and transport programs help the formerly incarcerated find jobs in NYC and North Carolina, creating a national model
Two transportation pilot projects – one in New York City and the other in North Carolina – are helping people who have been formerly incarcerated enter the workforce. The New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCI) worked together […]