A single question on a job application can disrupt a returning citizen's future: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Use this practical tool to help ex-prisoners become responsible employees.
Nationwide, as many as 60 percent of ex-prisoners are unemployed one year after their release from prison. This signals pending disaster — not only for the ex-prisoners and their families, but also for the broader community.
To help volunteers understand more about the prison environment, we’ve prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about prison.