Finding a place to live after leaving prison is not an easy task. Not only does it have to be somewhere that you’ll feel comfortable, but it also has to be a city or town you can afford. You’ll need […]
Successful reentry: From prison to publishing money management book: Kamarlo Spooner expands his repertoire of accomplishments
You may remember Kamarlo Spooner. We’ve written about him before. Marlo Da Motivator, as he now refers to himself, served three years in prison for drug sales and firearms convictions and spent much of that time preparing for a career […]
Turning grief into healing: The Grief Recovery Method at California Men’s Colony and how it works
Got grief? Whether it’s losing a pet or a loved one, going through a divorce or longing for a life that is no longer, grief is something we all go through. But those in prison may suffer an even greater […]
Can community volunteers change lives in prison and reduce recidivism? Amanda Weitman sets out to find the answer
Volunteering within the walls of a prison can have a profound effect on those inside. It can also profoundly impact the volunteers themselves. Just ask Amanda Weitman. And she’ll tell you about what she learned from the applied research project […]
Can prison libraries help reduce recidivism? Proposed act of congress seeks answers
Prison libraries play a crucial role in educating those who are incarcerated and helping them prepare for life in reentry. And new legislation, if passed, could serve to increase the impact of these libraries. In late July, Representatives Rick Larsen […]
Reentry begins before release: Anthony Perez’s journey to becoming a substance use disorder counselor
Anthony Perez literally began his life in prison. His mother gave birth to him while she was incarcerated. From there it was a long and difficult road to where he is today, a successful substance use disorder counselor in northern […]
How an Indiana community corrections department built an employment readiness program
The Johnson County (Indiana) Adult Community Corrections Work Release facility has created an employment readiness program that uses Jails to Jobs: Seven Steps to Becoming Employed and its companion slide deck to help participants develop the skills they need to […]
Can a felony conviction prevent you from voting? Here’s what you need to know
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 […]
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 […]
Kentucky to build innovative reentry job training campus at Northpoint Training Center
As part of Second Chance Month in April, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed Kentucky General Assembly House Bill 5. The bill establishes the creation of the state’s first reentry job training campus, which is expected to be a model for […]