Prison is tough. Isolation. Regret. Fear. Shame. Even boredom and depression. These emotions aren’t rare—they’re the norm for…
According to the Prison Policy Initiative, the U.S. spends over $80 billion annually on corrections. Yet, this is…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, nearly 600,000 people are released from U.S. state and federal prisons…
In the criminal justice system, the terms "jail" and "prison" are often used interchangeably, but they represent two…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, nearly 44% of jail inmates and 37% of prison inmates in…
Finding a job with a felony on your record is hard—no sugarcoating it. Now imagine being a woman…
Hardship grants for felons provide essential financial support to help with housing, education, and starting a business. These…
Finding stable housing can be challenging for individuals with a felony record, but felon-friendly housing programs offer a…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over 591,000 individuals were released from U.S. prisons in 2022. Yet…
Finding a solid job with a felony conviction can feel like an uphill battle. But here’s the good…
According to the U.S. Department of Education, over 6.1 million students benefited from Pell Grants during the 2022–23…
If you are thinking of heading north but have a felony on your record? Canada doesn’t make it…
According to the United States Department of Justice, more than 19 million people in the U.S. have felony…
Millions of Americans with felony convictions struggle to find jobs—even after serving their time and turning their lives…
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers must provide equal hiring opportunities and avoid blanket…
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