Category: I’ve Been In Your Shoes
Why We Don’t Use the Word “Inmate” on This Site
We don’t use the word “inmate” on this website. That’s because we recognize it is more than just a word for survivors of the criminal justice system.
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Life After Prison: Why It’s so Difficult for Returning Citizens to Rebuild
When your release date approaches, you have mixed emotions. On the one hand, you’re excited about your upcoming release. On the other, you’re anxious about how the “free world” has changed and what your place will be in it.
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What Is Restorative Justice and How Does It Help?
Restorative Justice brings together all parties of conflict with a trained facilitator. The goal is to address, repair, and prevent the harm that crime causes.
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Do You Disclose Your Record? When Is the Right Time to Tell Someone About Your Charges?
You shouldn’t be defined by your charges or your record. However, most of the time, if you don’t disclose your record from others, they will accuse you of being deceptive. and/or their overall ability to trust you will be damaged.
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Out of Prison and College — with a Lot More I Want to Accomplish
“I have no other alternative but to sentence you to the Department of Corrections.” May God be with me? “Where are these people about to send me?” I wondered. “ I’m a college kid,” I said to myself.
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Employment After Prison: Getting a Job Offer Shouldn’t Feel Like a favor
Leaving prison with the best of intentions, I was ready to work hard — but not every employer wants to work with former prisoners, and I learned that firsthand after my release.
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