Letters offer news from home and the chance to connect with family and friends. Although there are many ways to connect with your loved one (see article), writing a letter is one of the best ways to maintain a consistent flow of communication.
Prison
When they walk out those prison gates, they are stepping into another world. For the over 600,000 men and women coming home each year, this is a milestone in their lives.
Over the past 20 years, the number of programs developed and made available to those incarcerated has grown exponentially. TYRO is here to provide you with information on the top 7 of these programs that are available to everyone incarcerated in the United States.
TYRO Leadership
We may be a little biased, but the numbers…
One of the biggest challenges facing returning citizens is finding a job. For many reasons, it can be an arduous, lengthy, and discouraging task. Not only are many companies disinclined to hire returning men and women, but many times it can be challenging to overcome other barriers that are in the way to land and…
At TYRO, we not only believe in second chances, we are committed to bringing generational restoration. In the U.S. alone, nearly one in three adults have a criminal record. For many, the battle of overcoming the social stigmas that comes with this is just beginning. As they serve their time in prison, their biggest challenge…
Although everyone grieves in their own way, there is a process to grieving. In the moment it may feel like this moment will never end, but there is hope. In fact, the process of grieving is cyclical. Grief, in all its faces, is known to all because we have all experienced pain.
Whether it’s a call with a distance relative, a loved one who is incarcerated or or negotiating with a customer service representative, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a satisfactory phone call.
Prison visits can be intimidating. If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. Obeying the visiting rules, regulations and procedures specific to the prison can be daunting to say the least. But making the effort to foster the relationship between the child and loved one in…
Friendship is crucial when your husband is in prison. I am not talking about having friends that support you on the outside. I am referring to a deep, meaningful friendship with your man. Creating a deep friendship between you and your husband will build the foundation for your future success as a…
This is the moment families have waited for, your loved one is coming home from prison. This new season will be full of many unfathomable emotions. From the joy of walking out of the prison doors, to the challenges of re-acquainting oneself to society, there will be many highs and lows awaiting returning citizens. Without…