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 […]
Job hunting? Don’t overlook TikTok and other social media platforms as effective career tools
Following a trend that began a couple of years ago, TikTok and other social media platforms have become integral tools in the job search efforts of many Gen Zers, those born between 1997 and 2012. And you may want to […]
Creating a successful prison pen pal relationship: The story of Mary Jane Munley and the 49 people she writes to
Mary Jane Munley of Woodridge. Ill. has 49 prison pan pals. Yes, you read that right. This retired nurse, who was also the chief operating officer of an orthopedic medical practice, writes to 49 men incarcerated in Illinois prisons. And […]
Northern Californian city of Santa Rosa launches tattoo removal program to support fresh starts for residents
Santa Rosa, a city of 175,000 in Sonoma County north of San Francisco, launched a tattoo removal program at the beginning of this year that could serve as an example for other communities to follow. As part of the Santa […]