Few people appreciate books more than many of those behind bars. And few may find it more difficult to obtain those books. But thanks to more than 60 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and elsewhere, people who are incarcerated can […]
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 […]
SHRM’s self-assessment tool can help companies create a second chance hiring program tailored to their needs
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, has created the Getting Talent Back to Work Self-Assessment. This free assessment can help guide your company if it is thinking about launching a second chance hiring program. The assessment includes 10 multiple-choice […]
Warning: Two new studies show that getting a tattoo can be hazardous to your health
While infections, allergic reactions and possible ink toxicity are known problems that arise from tattoo procedures, we’ve recently learned even more reasons not to consider a tattoo. These come from two new studies – one by researchers in Sweden and […]
Ten tips for better sleep during your job search and beyond
Just looking for a job can be extremely stressful and cause you to lose sleep on a regular basis. It’s crucial, however, to get good rest while looking for work and, especially, before an interview. Insomnia can have a variety […]
Successful reentry: Kamarlo “Marlo da Motivator” Spooner has created a career in trucking and real estate
Kamarlo “Marlo Da Motivator” Spooner is the kind of second chance success story we’re happy to share. Hopefully it will inspire others to search for the opportunities that exist and carefully prepare for them. Just like Marlo did. We were […]
Homeboy Industries founder Father Greg Boyle receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom
We are delighted to share the news that Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. According to a White House press release it is given to […]
Career Planning for People with a Criminal Conviction website and workbook offers a resource for those in reentry
Although there are many job and career resources out there, few have impressed us more than one we discovered recently. Minnesota’s system of 26 colleges and seven universities, offers an online source of information it calls Career Planning for People […]
Things you need to bring to an interview that will help you get hired
Needless to say, those in reentry face unique challenges when searching for a job. But these challenges are not insurmountable. Once you’re called for an interview, you have your foot in the door. There are certain things you need to […]
Trent Griffin-Braaf creates Roadmap to Success to help formerly incarcerated individuals succeed
As a second chance employer Trent Griffin-Braaf goes beyond hiring those with barriers to employment. The Roadmap to Success program he created helps people like himself find success in their work and their personal lives. After serving seven years of […]