One of the most important things you can do to improve your chances of getting accepted at a new position is to have an excellent resume. Whether you are applying for a new position in a company or seeking to find a new career, there are several important things to consider before you submit your…
Hard times are part of the human experience. From financial, to emotional, to a loved one’s incarceration sentence, there are many reasons why one may feel they are in hard times. As you seek to overcome a challenging season, you may feel like you have no way to change your reality. If you feel like…
When a loved one goes to prison, it will dramatically change your family’s lives. While it will no doubt impact your life profoundly, this new season will also affect every area of their life. There are ways to not only support your loved one, but empower them to stay strong and keep your family intact.
One of the most meaningful things in a person’s life are those they are closest to. From friends and family, to the neighbor they can count on to let their dog out, relationships are part of what defines us as humans and brings value to our lives. Whether we are talking about transactional relationships like…
Child support is an important part of keeping families together. Whether a family is separated by divorce or incarceration, child support is a key part to helping children receive the support and care they need. In a perfect world, child support is not a burden on either party, and creates a sustainable solution that allows…
Coming home. That incredible moment in the life of every returning citizen. It is the moment you’ve been waiting for. As one reunites with friends, family and community, the surreal feeling may even seem like an out of body experience. But as one comes home from prison, it is important to be awake to this…
Family visitations are what you make them. Many visiting rooms may feel cold, harsh and intimidating; not very ideal scenarios for family time. Despite this, there are many ways for your family to truly enjoy each other and create long-lasting memories together.
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…
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…
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…