Category Archives: education ex-offenders
Can you get professional license with a felony?
Q: I committed a b-felony arson in 2004 when I was having psychological issues from undiagnosed bipolar. I am clear and in college again, but I didn’t continue pursuing my psychology I started before the incident because I assumed I … Continue reading
Finding a job with a felony: a success story
What does it take to get a job with a record? When I teach, I allude to factors like knowing your strengths, having a plan, dealing with setbacks and never giving up. But it’s not often that I get an opportunity to show … Continue reading
Take a journey of hope
Today I’m over at Journey of Hope, talking with host Rodney Mathers about, among other subjects: Answering tough interview questions How to handle gaps in your resume Whether recent discrimination lawsuits and action by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will … Continue reading
Helping women start over….
I was happy to see the National H.I.R.E. Network devoted its 5th Annual Policy Conference last week to one of the most overlooked groups of ex-offenders. You guessed it – women. The advocacy organization, which is dedicated to helping individuals with criminal records, focused … Continue reading
Is it time to go back to school?
A former student recently contacted me with news that he was returning to school. Yay! As I’ve said before, gaining additional education or skills is a great way to boost your value in the job market. Particularly these days, when a surplus of applicants means employers … Continue reading
Just out: a nationwide guide to reentry programs
If you’re looking for help starting over, you might want to check-out this great new guide reentry programs. The searchable database was the brainchild of the Council of State Goverments Justice Center with support from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and the … Continue reading
Recognizing those on the front lines of reentry
If one of these folks has helped you rebuild your life, this is the week to let them know. And feel free to share your stories here. Over the years, I’ve volunteered in probation offices in both Indiana and Virginia, doing interviews and presentence reports, … Continue reading
Ex-offenders: reducing the “fear factor”
I came upon great article about a community program in Enid, Oklahoma that helps ex-offenders get back on their feet. Like most reentry organizations, this one aims to assist newly released individuals in getting their documents in order and obtaining … Continue reading
