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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...
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For the many Texans concerned that outdated criminal justice laws are endangering public safety and ruining people’s lives, it’s heartening that Congress has indicated it hopes to take up the issue.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...
Statements of Support for Beyond the Box

Statements of Support for Beyond the Box

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Sep 27, 2016 | Second Chances in the Workplace

“We support the Department of Education’s “Beyond the Box” initiative as we continue to work to create equitable access for students. UMBC is committed to inclusive excellence and we applaud the Administration’s efforts to make it easier...
Malloy announces jobs program for a “Second Chance Society”

Malloy announces jobs program for a “Second Chance Society”

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Sep 23, 2016 | Second Chances in the Workplace

Four inmates who are close to their release dates got an employment lesson on Wednesday from someone whose job includes meeting people every day: Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Look prospective employers in the eye when you shake their hands, Malloy said, during a visit to...
67 colleges and universities selected to participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program

67 colleges and universities selected to participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Sep 14, 2016 | Second Chances in the Workplace

The Department of Education announced today 67 colleges and universities selected to participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program, an experiment announced in July 2015 to test whether participation in high quality education programs increases after...

From Jail To Yale: Ex-Offender Graduates With Law Degree 10 Years After Release

by Erwin Hurst, Sr. | Aug 20, 2016 | Second Chances in the Workplace

Reginald Dwayne Betts refuses to let his time in prison define his life. But he admits that he can’t escape it. Even with an Ivy League education. Days before he received his degree from Yale Law School on May 23, the Maryland native was splitting time between...
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