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Reintegrating into society after a period of incarceration can be a daunting challenge, especially when it comes to securing employment. While fair chance hiring is on the rise, most employers are apprehensive about hiring people with a criminal record. For justice-involved individuals, opportunities to secure meaningful employment with long-term career growth are extremely limited. Systemic barriers to employment have led many justice-involved individuals to pursue busine

Access to transportation represents a significant yet frequently underestimated obstacle for returning citizens. The general challenges of reentry are made even more difficult by unreliable and limited transportation options. This additional barrier heightens vulnerability and contributes to persistent unemployment and homelessness, increasing the risk of recidivism. The ability to secure meaningful employment is already severely restricted for individuals with a criminal rec

Learn about second chance banking options for returning citizens, how ChexSystems affects account approval, and why joining a credit union may be the best path to financial independence. Formerly incarcerated individuals face significant challenges when it comes to accessing mainstream banking services — and second chance banking programs exist to help close that gap. Limited access can have a huge impact on economic wellbeing and the ability to achieve sustainable financial

Today, Norway's prison system has become a model for the rest of the world, and some states in the U.S. are following Norway’s lead.