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 […]
Southwest Tattoo Removal Program offers free tattoo removals in San Antonio, Texas
In the latest article in our series on organizations that offer free and low-cost tattoo removals, we’d like to introduce Loretta Kent, the founder of the Southwest Tattoo Removal Program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in San Antonio, Texas. It all began […]
EMR/EHR software for Laser Tattoo Removal, our #1 pick and research
If you are planning to create a free or low-cost tattoo removal practice, one of the things you’ll have to know more about is how to maintain medical records. Beyond the question of “paper or electronic,” you’ll need to envision […]
County jail provides free access to tablet computers as part of the first program of its kind in the U.S.
For the first time ever, the San Francisco County Jail is offering the use of tablet computers with free content to almost all people incarcerated in its two facilities. The program was created by the S.F. Sheriff’s Department, and is […]