Own Your Story

Everyone has a story. Your story will have its highs and lows. Moments of incredible joy and moments of deep sorrow. If you are feeling suffocated by life, keep reading. Many of us find ourselves forgetting how to dream. During a difficult season, dreaming may seem trivial but it can be one of the best…

October 17, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Making the most of prison visits

Once you approach visits with the right attitude, these can be incredibly hopeful moments in your week. These few precious minutes in your day have the potential to be the best time of your week

September 30, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Overcoming the Shock of Incarceration

If you or a loved one is serving a prison sentence, this pain is all too real. For the over 2 million families facing this in the U.S. today, the crippling pain of incarceration will affect every area of your life. The shock of prison will act as a ripple effect throughout every part of…

September 27, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Staying in Touch

One of the most difficult things for families with a loved one in prison is staying connected. This is one of the most important things for any prison relationship. Whether it’s a child, parent, spouse or friend, staying in touch will require more intentionality than ever before. Not only will it mean more effort, but…

September 20, 20220Comments

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Activities Family Re-entry

Changing your family’s culture

Every family is unique and special, which means every family has its own dynamics. Dynamics within families can look very different. From blended families to families with a loved one in prison or active-duty military, there are many challenges facing family culture. From negative words spoken, to toxic patterns, it can be critical to assess…

September 13, 20220Comments

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Leadership Prison Re-entry

Being Creditworthy

Keep your word – Credit is built on the concept of giving your word and keeping it. Back in the day, many businesses allowed people to buy from their store on credit, making the promise to pay for it later. But, if someone failed to repay them, they would lose the ability to do this and…

September 9, 20220Comments

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Prison Re-entry

Getting Through Parole

The time has come. You or your loved one is home from prison. This can be one of the most powerful moments in your life. As you come home, now your re-entry journey begins.

September 7, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Phone Calls to your Loved One

Phone calls can be one of the most important ways to stay connected with your loved one in prison. From catching up with daily goings on and important news of the day, to keeping your relationship alive, there are few things that mean more to your loved one who is incarcerated. So, how can you…

September 4, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Priorities before coming home

As you are planning on coming home from prison, it is important establish priorities. These priorities are fundamental to helping you navigate a new future for yourself. When you look at your future, it is crucial to determine how to re-enter your new world. This new future can be one of the biggest challenges yet.…

September 1, 20220Comments

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Leadership Prison Re-entry

Second Chance Hiring

Second-chance hiring is the hiring of people who have formerly been incarcerated. For the millions of men and women coming home from prison, finding a job is one of the biggest fears they are facing. But it is not simply a practice that “sounds good” from an ethical standpoint. It also offers very real benefits.…

June 22, 20220Comments

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