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New studies focus on tattoo removal in people of color who were formerly incarcerated or gang members

Posted on February 13, 2024February 16, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Until recently, little research has been done on tattoo removal performed on people of color. A sad fact, considering that the majority of people with tattoos leaving gangs and many leaving prison represent Hispanic ethnic groups and blacks. Dr. Jo […]

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Public libraries provide invaluable services to those incarcerated and in reentry that will help them improve their lives

Posted on January 30, 2024February 10, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Public libraries aren’t just for checking out books and searching for information. If you haven’t discovered it already, you might be surprised to learn that public libraries offer an amazing array of services – for individuals who are incarcerated and […]

Mapping Your Future published by the Education Justice Project at the U of I offers excellent advice for reentry

Posted on January 16, 2024September 9, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

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 […]

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Forget labels like ex-con and felon, realize that words matter and learn how to humanize language

Posted on January 2, 2024January 3, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Words matter. And how we refer to people who are – or were formerly – incarcerated matter more than most. At Jails to Jobs we have struggled since our early days to try to determine the words to use that […]

Libraries provide invaluable reentry resources, and former librarian Enrique Rivera used them wisely

Posted on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Listen to a certain librarian and you might find the help you need for successful re-entry. And you’ll find it at the local library. Just like Enrique Rivera – who eventually became a librarian himself – did. His story highlights the many […]

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation operates TRF Second Chances Program to teach those incarcerated how to work with horses

Posted on December 5, 2023November 14, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

A unique endeavor at correctional facilities in six states provides people who are incarcerated with vocational training and an opportunity to participate in the daily care of retired racehorses. Created by the Saratoga Springs, NY-headquartered Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, the TRF […]

Unveiling the silent scars: Victims of sex trafficking and intimate partner violence deal with trauma from forced tattoos

Posted on November 21, 2023November 27, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Most people who want their tattoos removed agreed to get them put on in the first place. Although they may have changed their minds, it was their idea to have a tattoo, regardless of the design or what it says. […]

Ten reasons to hire individuals who were formerly incarcerated

Posted on November 7, 2023November 8, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Hiring individuals who were formerly incarcerated can offer significant benefits for both employers and society in general. Those who are considering second chance hiring should be aware of these benefits as they make their decision about whether to proceed with […]

Public libraries create small business entrepreneurship incubator programs for those who have been incarcerated

Posted on October 24, 2023March 21, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Two public libraries – Gwinnett County Public Library in Georgia and the St. Louis County Library in Missouri – have each started a small business entrepreneurship incubator created specifically for those who have been incarcerated. Gwinnett County Public Library launched […]

Individuals who were previously incarcerated are eligible for most federal jobs, and U.S. Dept. of Labor workshop explains how to apply

Posted on October 10, 2023October 11, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

The U.S. Dept. of Labor has a variety of federal jobs open, and it’s offering a workshop that will help inform you about the application projects. The positions range from labor investigator and international relations specialist to IT specialist and […]

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