Overcome Your Felony & Other Criminal Convictions. Time for a Better Life!
Join the more than 100 million Americans suffering with the stigma of a criminal conviction but still trying to have a home, family, lucrative income, and chance for a better life. The Felon’s Guide is here to help you discover a successful pathway forward.
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Help for Felons
a second chance matters
Helping felons is vital for individuals and society. When felons reenter society, we face tough challenges. Without support, we can get stuck in a cycle of exclusion and despair. When society offers us a hand, we unlock our potential for change and growth.
This support benefits everyone. It breaks the cycle of crime and reduces reoffending. Education, job training, and mental health support empower people with criminal convictions to become self-sufficient and contribute positively. Our success inspires others and shows that second chances are possible.
Time to build a more inclusive, compassionate society focused on forgiveness, rehabilitation, and a better future for all.
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We can sum up everything we’ve learned about helping ex-cons in one sentence:
Never Turn Down the Help You Need.
If you want to learn how to find a great new apartment or put together a valuable resume to improve your job options, the Felon’s Guide is here to help.
We started this blog after the success of the book Getting Out: success after incarceration. There were so many incredible responses from readers and those looking to transform their lives that more info was needed.
Now we get new insights from readers and partners we’ve networked with over the years to answer the leading questions about improving your life after a criminal conviction.
There are over 2.3 million people in prison in the US, which is a 500% increase over the last four decades.
Of that big group of hardworking individuals, 27% remain unemployed when they are finally released.
The reason we have such a high repeat offender rate is simple – people with criminal convictions cannot find work, a polace to live, and a support system because of the public stigma.
It doesn’t matter if you stole a Twix or helped rob a bank. Once people hear you have a conviction, your chances of getting a job plummet.
Let’s face it – you need help!
The Felon’s Guide gives you insight from people who have been in your shoes before. You will learn the best practices for getting back on your feet again.
There are only a few of us working on this project, so please be patient as we add more content bit by bit.
Our goals are simple:
Step 1: Take a Pause
It’s never easy facing an uphill battle. Take a pause and make sure you are safe and secure wherever you happen to be. Get a little peace of mind, so you have a clear head to move forward.
Step 2: Gather Resources
Time to put together your information, including all your paperwork and details, so you can fill maximize filling out applications for work, housing, and support.
Step 3: Take Action
Put your words into action by going out there and meeting people. Yes, it is going to be hard, and there will be people who will say no, but that doesn’t mean you give up. Focus and get to work!
Can a Felon Go to a Shooting Range?
Everything You Need to Know About Plea Bargains
Felony Expungement and Your Path to a Fresh Start
Can Felons Get Food Stamps? What is the Law About SNAP and Criminal Conviction?
Can a Felon Go to Canada for a Vacation?
Unlocking Educational Opportunities: Pell Grants for Felons
41 Incredible Businesses Felons Can Start Right Now
Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to CDL for Felons and Lucrative Trucking Careers
Embracing the Open Road: Unlocking a Brighter Future with Driving Jobs for Felons
Need a Job Quick? The Best Temp Agencies that Hire Felons
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Finally, we want to stop and say we’re glad you’re here. We deeply value every single person we’ve met through this blog and the book.
And above all, it’s our mission to help you succeed.
If you’re willing to put in the effort, there is a light at the end of that tunnel.