Category Archives: personal responsibility
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
Will Tim Riggins be able to find a job after he’s released?
I usually try to keep my facts and fiction fairly separate on this blog. But watching this season’s final episode of “Friday Night Lights,” I was struck by how well the show captured the character of so many who end up serving time: good people who’ve … Continue reading
Lindsay Lohan’s jail break
Jail is an awful, dehumanizing place, and I don’t envy Lindsay Lohan for having to spend time there. In case you’ve fallen behind in your tabloid reading: Lohan, the talented, but increasingly troubled actress, began serving a 90-day sentence today … 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
What you have the power to do
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker, author of “The Color Purple” I love this quote. It reminds me of something I’ve struggled with on occasion. Like say, last … Continue reading
A lesson in owning up to your mistakes
“A man’s errors are his portals of discovery.” James Joyce, author Sports columnist Tom Boswell included this quote at the end of a column he wrote this week on the tremendous class showed by umpire Jim Joyce, after he blew … Continue reading
Who hires violent offenders? You’d be surprised.
Their crimes aren’t easy to stomach. Murder. Rape. Armed Robbery. Aggravated Assault. But when they come to Mouly Aloumouati, they’ve done their time and have one thing in common. They want a job and they want to start over. Aloumouati … Continue reading
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Guest Post: Jackie Dishner talks about how to inspire a strong recovery in your life
Today I’m thrilled to welcome Guest Poster Jackie Dishner to Out and Employed. As I noted yesterday, Jackie is a writer, author, bike enthusiast and motivational speaker, who has lots of good advice from personal experience on turning your life … Continue reading
Criminal justice blogs I love…
Oops, I almost forgot. Today those of us taking part in WordCount Blogathon 2010 are talking about our favorite blogs. So I had to postpone an earlier entry, which is why this is coming to you a little later. Fortunately, … Continue reading
