Reentry barriers

Discrimination after prison and barriers to reentry#prison #stigma #barrier

[goblinguy]

And this is best case scenario. Can’t count how many inmates I’ve known that DID get approved for things like jobs or housing, just to be kicked out without warning barely a week in. The criminal “justice” system is built to make money, not help people.

[thomasheerjr]

I advocated for getting ex-cons hired in at my job. We always need people to pack boxes and run equipment.

You have bad people and people who make bad choices, so give the people who just made a bad choice a chance. Hire them in and give them a 90 day chance. Treat them with respect, pay them a decent wage and if they work out, bring them on as a full hire with full pay and benefits.

Best maintenance guy 've ever had was an ex-con. Dude simply made a bad mistake growing up and learned from it.

We ended up using a halfway house temp service up until covid and these guys were awesome. Worked hard and honestly I feel we didn't pay alot of them what they were worth.

(Note: I'm not a manager here, just a peon, but I am not afraid to make my thoughts known to management)

[alwkw]

My husband has been off paper for 16 years now for a non-violent crime. He has a college degree and has been a professional in his field for 10 years. He still faces job and housing discrimination from places that claim they are fair and in two different places has had rumors spread about him that he may become violent at some point. It breaks my heart. They truly don't know him at all but that is the assumption simply based on the fact that he had been incarcerated at one point in his life.

[MildExplosion]

"What made you leave the DOC?"
"Uhhh I just felt my time was up."

[nickcunningham]

One of the most valuable experiences for me was working in a shingle warehouse from 18-21, where most of coworkers had been to prison, some even having prison gang tattoos. Some of the best coworkers I ever had. I'd get drinks with some of them after work, laugh with them, we'd talk about personal shit. Really broke that stigma for me. People just need to expose themselves to other people with different experiences and cultures.

[sophroniel]

Another sad issue is when people do give ex-cons trust and jobs and the one bad apple betrays them and poisons them to ever hiring someone with a criminal history ever again.

[kimmmerkim]

Most of those lists are made to make people feel better. It's so people can say that you "have resources, youre just lazy".

[georgiamiller]

I was privileged to have family after 30 yrs. in. The first job I applied for ended up being a woman who owns her own business. That small business advantage. She knew from a background check, but was and continues to be amazing support. Being honest lands you in a best case scenario💚

[davidshi]

"We served our time, paid our debt to society, and we're facing 40, 000 legal restrictions. When will my sentence end?" —Jay Jordan, Alliance for Safety and Justice

[vickiepatterson]

You were better prepared than most leaving prison. You also had some good assistance in the beginning which really helped you get on your feet!
It has to be hard to find a job after being incarcerated. Sometimes those who make a promise go back on their word.
People don't realize you have to start from the beginning. Like you've never had an apartment before or had credit. You're doing things for the first time and you're finding a prejudice that shouldn't automatically be there.
But you're making your way through it all and also making a difference! Just keep your head up and you'll get through everything eventually.
There's no shame in asking for help. You're paying it forward for so many and some aren't afraid to help you! What goes around comes around!

[miarand]

What fun, huh? Inequalities face everyone who does time once they get out, sadly. We need to support and uplift struggling ex-cons so they don’t reoffend.😶🙏🏼💕

[ricky]

Yup dude a record makes it nerve-wracking just to apply

[jodywhitmarsh]

I think it also helps that you don't have face tattoos or present yourself like a thug. You're also well spoken and respectful. Those characteristics will do the most for you.
I ran a construction company that did hire convicts. I would pass on the guys that acted entitled or shifty. And of course, they had zero tolerance rules to follow as far as drugs or gang activity. I had no qualms about calling someone's PO if they acted out

[frankm.]

It amazes me how we continue punishing people after they’ve served their time and then are confused by the recidivism rate. If you create a system where an ex inmate’s only source of income is crime, they’re going to keep committing crimes.

[chefpunjab]

Picture this-

Been cooking 20+ years. I m a concicted felon registered drug offender. I work harder and faster and better then people younger then me who dont have a record.

They get the promotion and get the key to the restaurant.

It is what it is. Its sad and everyone has to pay for it because now the place has someone whos in over their head with the position ecause they dont have a lot of experience and their work ethic is of the young people.


Not bitter- just what will happen 😢

But ...a little paper work and some more work and a different restaurant at that point and ill be making that extra $15, 000.
Crazy

Love your content man. Appreciate you a lot.

[tawanda]

Biggest privilege of my life is being able to vet applications for a private landlord.

Last week- ran into a lady- sober for 14 months, full time job, living in a hotel and stressed out because none of the big renters in town would read her criminal paperwork - all obviously related to her addiction. (I have a strict list of no’s- they are short and sweet and mainly revolve around crimes involving children/vulnerable or SA. Basically same stuff that would get you stabbed in prison. Anything else- give me the details and let me know how far you’ve come).

I knew her current living situation was hell on some one fighting for recovery-

We had her approved and keys in her hand less than 48 hours from application.

It was an honor to serve her as she fights for her sobriety.

Don’t give up.

[ashvegas]

My husband is a felon and him and his mom were living in a weekly when they first moved here. Someone that didn't like him called the management and told them about his record and they kicked them out. They had to sleep in their car for a few days. A weekly stay motel in the hood in Vegas. Like almost everyone there has a past. It's sad

[squabblesnpie]

And in some places you can be on the up and up for 10+ years, not even getting pulled over and the shit STILL gets brought up. Also no breaks if you catch yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time and get caught up again. (Depending on the state) but it really sucks. Something i did at 16 (I'm 33 now) almost got my husband disqualified for a job that ran a background check on him. They saw he was recently married and check spouses out as well. I was pissed.

[tracimetcalf]

Move to Elkhart county Indiana . A prison record will not prevent you getting a job in the R.V. industry .

[MrJimmy-flbn]

Talk to a staffing agency as many as you can when you get out of jail.