The effect incarceration has on a person’s mental well-being varies from person to person. Life circumstances prior to incarceration, physical health, contact with loved ones and access to human interaction can all…
Continue Reading ›Stress has a way of sneaking up on us and affecting our everyday life. But how do we manage our stress so that it doesn’t take over our lives? Below are some…
Continue Reading ›How we track and measure key statistics related to reoffending is critical in determining the effectiveness of our programming. Measuring the effectiveness of a nonprofit collaborative can be difficult when your target…
Continue Reading ›2019 has been a year of growth at Hope 2 Hire. More than 100 students graduated from the building construction technology, masonry and logistics programs within Shelby County Department of Corrections facilities,…
Continue Reading ›Job and career are used interchangeably, but did you know there is a difference between the two? Although both refer to the work a person does, the details of the two are…
Continue Reading ›A program like Hope 2 Hire can be implemented in prisons around the world and see success. But what makes Memphis a prime candidate for this program? Simply put – there is…
Continue Reading ›At Hope 2 Hire, we want to see our participants succeed post-release. Our main goal is to provide the resources necessary so that upon release, previously incarcerated individuals have everything required to…
Continue Reading ›There’s competition in the job market, which means it’s very important for candidates to come prepared with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. It’s even more important for people entering…
Continue Reading ›The statistics on recidivism in America are startling. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, within three years of release, about two-thirds of state prisoners are arrested again. The holistic approach of…
Continue Reading ›According to the NAACP, more than 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States, making up roughly 21 percent of the world’s prison population. Unfortunately, there are still stereotypes associated with…
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