Overcoming Barriers to Re-entry

As men and women come from home, they will be met with an entirely new world. Whether one has been gone for six months or sixty years, they will face a society that makes it difficult to become productive members of society. For the over 2 million people currently serving time, it can be overwhelming…

April 8, 20230Comments

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Living a Resilient Life

Life has a way of bringing you bad news when you least expect it. Many times, when we are seemingly least prepared. Many people who are not prepared for hard times, or are met with a traumatic event can be thrown off by it. The reality is that all of us have faced hardships; those…

April 4, 20230Comments

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How to Build Trust in your Relationship

Trust is one of the most precious commodities in life. Whether it is your partner, co-worker, friend or loved one, trust is hard to attain and easy to lose. In the world, trust can be gained through a convincing commercial, persuasive conversation or word-of-mouth. When it comes to relationships, trust is far more fragile. Although…

March 31, 20230Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

The journey home from prison

For the 650,000 men and women who come home from prison every year, they are about to enter a new world. All of the little things we take for granted everyday will be small miracles. Whether it be 3 months or 30 years, their world is about to change drastically. In the midst of all…

March 27, 20230Comments

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Preparing to Visit Your Loved One in Prison

Are you preparing to visit someone you love who is incarcerated in a jail, prison or detention facility? For the over 2 million who are incarcerated, visiting your loved one will be one of the best ways to help them along their re-entry journey. As visitations vary state-by-state, and institution-by-institution, it is important to know…

March 23, 20230Comments

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Activities Family Leadership Mental Health

Celebrating Others

When you are met face to face with someone else’s accomplishments, what is your reaction? Do you respond with “Why does this never happen to me?” or “Some people have all the luck”. As you consider your response, think of this, would you want someone else to celebrate you? Although it may seem counterintuitive, when…

March 10, 20230Comments

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Family Friendly Spring Activities

Spring is almost here. And for many families that means a whole new season of life. From sports and school responsibilities, to new opportunities and activities, you will have no problem filling your calendar from now until Christmas. As you begin to make plans, don’t forget to make plans to spend time with your family…

March 2, 20230Comments

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Family Time

Family time is one of the most important things you can do in your week. For many, intentional time spent together as a family has created some of the most memorable moments. From family vacations, to game nights or an evening together, family time will bring your family closer together and create an inseparable bond…

February 25, 20230Comments

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Prison Relationships

One of the most important things to someone who is incarcerated are their relationships. From children, friends, and family, to mentors and parole officers, creating and keeping healthy relationships is one of the keys to a healthy reentry after prison. Your loved one’s top priority should be the relationship with their loved ones at home.

February 22, 20230Comments

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Family Mental Health

Helping your partner overcome depression

Depression can be one of the hardest battles you or your loved one goes through. Although many of our injuries appear more visible, depression can be a dragon that is often fought in the shadows of one’s mind. For those who are waging this war, it can be draining, discouraging and a downright helpless feeling.…

January 31, 20230Comments

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