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 […]
Forget labels like ex-con and felon, realize that words matter and learn how to humanize language
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
World Smile Day highlights the benefits of smiling
World Smile Day, celebrated on Oct. 6 this year, reminds us of the benefits in health and happiness we can achieve through smiling. The day was launched in 1999 by Harvey Ball, who created the smiley face icon in 1963 […]
U.S. Rubber Recycling employs psychiatric rehabilitation counselor to help second chance employees succeed
Hiring and employing second chance workers has its challenges, but it’s possible to make the process run more smoothly. One way to do this is to hire a staff psychiatric rehabilitation counselor to work with these employees and help them […]