Posts Tagged ‘prisoner reentry’
Richmond’s Reentry Success Center to open next week
Clarence Ford had a story to tell, and it was one that may resonate among those who have faced the depths of despair behind bars, yet feared the prospect of freedom when it suddenly arrived.
Read MoreCommunity organization receives funding for prisoner mentorship program
Men and Women of Purpose hosted an open house last Tuesday evening to honor community leaders who have helped it obtain funding and support.
Read MoreOnce behind bars, group advocates for prisoners coming home
When the door opened at West County Detention Facility for Tamisha Walker, it was dark. After six months in jail, Walker was free. But she was alone. No one was there to pick her up. All she had was a bus ticket and a bag. “You just get on a bus,” Walker said. “And it’s…
Read MoreRichmond moves to ban the box
On the first page of the application to work for the city of Richmond, question 14 stands out in capital letters: “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” By the end of the month, that question will be gone. The change is the first step in a campaign to “ban the box” in Richmond…
Read MoreGetting out, staying out
Convicted felons are finding jobs by becoming professional researchers for Pacific Institute.
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