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Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
The Cycle of Recidivism
Recidivism
Recidivism refers to reincarceration within a
3 year period after incarceration.
What causes recidivism?
There are many factors that affect recidivism.
Lack of training & employment
Lack of GED / HS Diploma
Lack of supportive services & housing
after reentry
Addictions & Substance Abuse
Familial Factors
Inequality In Incarceration By Race, Ethnicity, And Education
Level Is Extensive.
"The U.S. incarceration rate is not only high, but it’s also highly unequal. Prison populations disproportionately comprise African American and Hispanic men, especially men who dropped out of high school. Most of them are poor.[4]
Some researchers find links between high incarceration rates among men of color and policy changes that criminalized social problems experienced by many people living in poverty (who are disproportionately people of color). These challenges include homelessness, mental illness, and drug or alcohol problems. The result, these researchers suggest, perpetuates poverty and racial inequality both within and across generations."
University of Wisconsin Connections Among Poverty, Incarceration & Inequality, 2021
RECIDIVISM IS THE RESULT OF A COMBINATION OF ONE MORE MORE MULTI-FACETED FACTORS
Identify your risk of recidivism
Common Factors that contribute to recidivism are listed here: Poverty,
familial issues, being a single parent, mental health, substance abuse, anger issues, impulsivity, lack of education,
not obtaining a HS Diploma or GED, PTSD, witnessing violence or participating in violence at a young age, peer pressure
Experiencing one or more of these
factors may contribute to
one's risk of recidivism
SECOND CHANCE JOBS
Reducing Recidivism Through Education
In an effort to raise awareness of and to reduce recidivism, Second Chance Jobs sponsors initiatives to educate youth in at risk areas including low income, minority areas with excessive drop out rates. Second Chance Jobs shares the benefits of Earn While You Learn Apprenticeship Career opportunities with high school students. The goal is to share the benefits of learning a high demand, skilled trade, to encourage students to graduate so they can enroll in an apprenticeship and to help them plan their career goals.
BREAKING THE CHAINS OF RECIDIVISM
requires assistance from a variety of sources for
successful outcomes and to end recidivism.
Second Chance Jobs
Is Here To Help
We work with partners who provide holistic support to justice involved and reentry persons.
Supportive services include:
Shelter
Food & Clothing
Support recovering lost documents
Referrals for counseling & health care
Referrals to DSS, AJC's, DMV's and Child Care Support
Once a participant is stable, they are
ready for training & employment services
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU
Do You Have A Loved One Who Is Soon To Be Released From Incarceration?
The following will assist you in help them prepare for a successful release and reintegration. Preparation goes a long way for successful reentry.
DOCUMENTATION
GATHERING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MAY BE HELPFUL UPON REENTRY.
Planning is key: Paperwork May Include:
List of Services
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Identification - ID, DL, PassportList Item 1
Prepare living quarters
Talk with family members about the living arrangements
Establish expectations and support
Consider a family support person or counselor to assist in a positive adjustment for everyone.
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Birth Certificate & Social Security CardsList Item 2
Prior to release
- Search for a suitable shelter
- Make arrangements prior to release if possible
- Learn expectations and policies
- Plan on how to get to the living arrangement once released
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Certifications For Training Completed While Incarcerated (Trade School, GED, College Courses, etc.)List Item 3
Talk with your support team at the Correctional Institution about housing options post release and request assistance in connecting to them in preparation for reentry.
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Re-entry Documentation: Probation & Parole Information, Important Contacts (name, number, email), list of scheduled appointments Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
List Item 4 -
Health Documents - Records, Prescriptions, Medical Card Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Re-entry Housing
Planning is key: Housing may include:
List of Services
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Living with FamilyList Item 1
Prepare living quarters
Talk with family members about the living arrangements
Establish expectations and support
Consider a family support person or counselor to assist in a positive adjustment for everyone.
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Living In a Shelter or Half Way HomeList Item 2
Prior to release
- Search for a suitable shelter
- Make arrangements prior to release if possible
- Learn expectations and policies
- Plan on how to get to the living arrangement once released
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UnsureList Item 3
Talk with your support team at the Correctional Institution about housing options post release and request assistance in connecting to them in preparation for reentry.
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List Item 4 Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
List Item 4
CONTACTS
THE FOLLOWING CONTACTS MAY BE HELPFUL UPON REENTRY.
Planning is key: Keep contacts handy
U.S. Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
www.ssa.gov//reentry
National Reentry Resource Center
nationalreentryresourcecenter.org
Birth Certificate Requests
www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w
Federal Benefits
Benefits.gov
Career Support
American Job Center
Good Will
Salvation Army
Food, Shelter, Guidance
Local Churches, Non Profit Organizations, Shelters, VA for Veterans
MAKING EMPLOYMENT EASIER
FEDERAL BONDING
Planning is key: How Federal Bonds can make employment easier:
Federal bonds help alleviate hesitancy by employers to hire employees considered "at-risk" or hard-to-place due to things such as judicial involvement,
substance abuse recovery, poor credit, lack of work history or dishonorable discharge.
How to obtain a federal bond:
- Enroll in your local Department of Labor - American Job Center
- Bonds are issued for the first 6 months of employment
- Bonds are typically issued for $5,000 of fidelity insurance coverage
- There is no cost for the bond to the employer or employee
- Federal Bonds are processed by the DEW State Federal Bonding Coordinator
- They automatically terminate after 6 months
Visit the Federal Bonding web site at: http://www.bonds4jobs.com