Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
The Cycle of Recidivism
Breaking the Cycle, One Job at a Time.
How Second Chance Jobs Helps Break the Cycle of Recidivism
Through Employment Services:
Career Training That Builds Confidence and Skills
Employer Partnerships That Create Opportunities
Ongoing Support to Ensure Long-Term Success
By focusing on skills development, employer partnerships, and support, Second Chance Jobs provides the resources and guidance necessary for individuals to achieve stability, independence, and a brighter future.
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