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Turning a life around can often start by first helping something else to grow. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is working to do just this through a […] The post From Bars to Business: Branching Out appeared first on Covation Center.

Are you a business owner interested in hiring justice involved individuals who are working to turn their lives around? You're not alone, and there are a lot of resources to […] The post From Bars to Business: “Benefits Beyond Justice Involved” appeared first on Covation Center.

After completing a prison sentence, a set time of probation and/or parole, an offender's debt to society is paid. However, as they move on with life, continue to apply for […] The post From Bars to Business: Second Chances appeared first on Covation Center.

At the GEO Reentry Group, helping individuals reenter the community is about more than just finding a job. It's a wholistic approach that starts with changing the mindset of the […] The post From Bars to Business: “Community” appeared first on Covation Center.

Clear expectations. Honest communication. And the benefit of the doubt. These are guarantees offered by most employers and when dealing with someone who has a criminal background, they should be […] The post From Bars to Business: Success Beyond Bars appeared first on Covation Center.

Sometimes you just need a fresh start. Spending years within the criminal justice system, losing the support of friends and family and often becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol, can […] The post From Bars to Business: A Fresh Start appeared first on Covation Center.

Prison life doesn't always mean sitting in a cell all day. For many aspiring individuals, there are education opportunities and even many in-prison jobs. This means that when a person […] The post From Bars to Business: Pathway to Transformation appeared first on Covation Center.

The path to redemption can be taken by anyone. And for many, it can be instrumental in their successful reentry into the community. For Abdul-Malik Walker the 10 years he […] The post From Bars to Business: Path to Redemption appeared first on Covation Center.

There aren't many things in this life that we can do on our own. Often, we are only as good as the support systems with which we surround ourselves. A […] The post From Bars to Business: It's Not Charity appeared first on Covation Center.

Have you ever struggled to get a job? Constantly checked your email for a response to your application? Felt that nervous anticipation before walking in the door to your first […] The post From Bars to Business: There, but for the grace of God, go I appeared first on Covation Center.