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Dr. Corbett on AccessTV.org

Dr. Corbett on AccessTV.org

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Jun 1, 2017 | SCEA News

Watch Dr. Corbett as she has a sit down with Trudi Lebron, Nigel Clarke and Host, Brandon M. Frame as they discuss how they are shifting the culture and Building Minds Forever.
Even the smallest record can be a life sentence of poverty

Even the smallest record can be a life sentence of poverty

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Oct 7, 2016 | Reentry Programs in Action, Second Chances in the Workplace

Every year, more than 600,000 Americans are released from prison back into their communities. And when they are, even a minor criminal record can make it hard to get a job and a place to live. Between 70 million and 100 million Americans — almost one in three — have...
Education Department Pushes for Alternatives to Criminal History Questions in College Admissions

Education Department Pushes for Alternatives to Criminal History Questions in College Admissions

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Oct 7, 2016 | Legislation

The U.S. Department of Education today urged America’s colleges and universities to remove barriers that can prevent the estimated 70 million citizens with criminal records from pursuing higher education, including considering the chilling effect of inquiring early in...
Texas businesses should consider ‘banning the box’

Texas businesses should consider ‘banning the box’

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Oct 4, 2016 | Second Chances in the Workplace

For the many Texans concerned that outdated criminal justice laws are endangering public safety and ruining people’s lives, it’s heartening that Congress has indicated it hopes to take up the issue. But it remains unclear whether any legislation will make it to the...
Transformation Through Education: The Importance of Second Chance Pell

Transformation Through Education: The Importance of Second Chance Pell

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Oct 1, 2016 | Reentry Programs in Action, SCEA News

In order for the nation to increase college access and success for all students, we know that education must occur in a variety of environments, Sing Sing prison included. Our group of college leaders, non-profit, government and corrections officials gathered for a...
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