Across the Pond: Comparing the U.K. & U.S. Prison Systems
The United Kingdom, America’s one time rival and longtime ally, bears some similarities to its former colony.
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First Step Alliance
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Roadblocks to Reentry: Reducing Barriers to Car Ownership
Reintegrating into society following a period of incarceration presents numerous hurdles, with transportation representing a significant...
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Zac Rubi
Sep 14, 20238 min read
Entrepreneurship After Prison: Fresh Start Business Ideas
Reintegrating into society after a period of incarceration can be a daunting challenge, especially when it comes to securing employment....
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First Step Alliance
May 24, 20223 min read
Proposed Federal Credit Union for Returning Citizens Gets Green Light To Apply For a New Charter
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has extended its approval for a new charter application to the Organizing Members of...
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Nancy Eiden
Jan 6, 20226 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to Banking for Returning Citizens
What you need to know about mainstream banking services and fintechs, and why you should ultimately consider joining a Credit Union....
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First Step Alliance
Jan 3, 20226 min read
What We Can Learn From Norway’s Prison System: Rehabilitation & Recidivism
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.
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First Step Alliance
Jul 14, 20214 min read
Reducing Recidivism: Creating a Path to Successful Re-entry
Leaving prison should mean having a fresh start, but for many returning citizens it presents a host of new challenges.
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First Step Alliance
Apr 29, 20211 min read
First Step Alliance Report – Economic Health of Justice Involved Individuals
First Step Alliance recently published an eye-opening report on the"Economic Wellbeing of U.S. Adults with Experiences with Incarceration...
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First Step Alliance
Apr 13, 20215 min read
Restorative Justice: Breaking the Cycle of Crime
Restorative justice is a more empathetic and comprehensive approach to addressing criminal behavior when compared with the traditional model
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First Step Alliance
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Financial Education & Recidivism
"One way to lower the U.S. incarceration rate could be to give inmates financial knowledge they need to get by upon reentry." --- Center...
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