For some Americans, obtaining and maintaining employment is a lot of work. One of the biggest barriers to meaningful employment and a living wage is a history of justice involvement. While an…

We talk a lot about crime as a society: the recent statistics, how it impacts our communities, what causes it and how to address it. It’s a challenge as old as time,…

If you’ve never been involved with the justice system, you probably don’t know many of the terms that accompany the industry. To bring donors and industry supporters up to speed, reentry organizations…

If you were recently released from prison or have a felony on your record, it can be hard to find a job. But many employers are now starting to consider candidates with…

After release, former inmates begin the task of reentering society with the ultimate goal of not returning to prison. There are a number of factors that contribute to a person’s reentry success,…

Imagine if you spent several years on a very rigid schedule. You didn’t choose when you ate, where you slept, or how you spent your day. Then, one day, you had total…

Maybe a story about prison education programs caught your eyes. Or you may have had a really positive experience hiring an employee who has a history with the criminal justice system. No…

As we adjust to life during a pandemic, businesses continue to struggle with staffing issues. However, there’s an untapped and often unrecognized sector of workers who are ready for employment – justice-involved…

Laws related to the Tennessee prison system are updated on a regular basis. Sometimes, the changes are procedural and don’t impact most of Tennessee’s citizens. But when the state officially condones partnerships…