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Why Small Business Owners Should Hire Formerly Incarcerated People

By hiring formerly incarcerated people, small business owners can help reduce recidivism in their communities.

What You Need to Know About Expungement in Mississippi

There are many community events in Mississippi that help formerly incarcerated people expunge their records and create a fresh start.

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More than Money: How Probation Fees Impact Formerly Incarcerated People

Probation fees present a financial roadblock and a risk for increasing recidivism rates in communities around the country.

Mental Health VS Physical Freedom - How Incarceration Impacts Mental Health After Being Released

By connecting formerly incarcerated people with mental health resources, we are empowering them to create stability in all aspects of life.

Paroled2Pride Selected to Receive and Distribute Google Career Certificate Scholarships!

We have recently been selected to receive and distribute Google career certificate scholarships!

Paroled2Pride Joins VitalCore Health Strategies in Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated People

Thank you so much to Vital Core Health Strategies for having Paroled2Pride at your recent job fair!

Paroled2Pride's Executive Director Completes Comprehensive Crisis Training

We're excited to announce that Our Executive Director, Sharon Jones, has completed fifteen hours of comprehensive crisis training!

Can Formerly Incarcerated People Go to College?

The idea of going back to school after being released from incarceration can be intimidating. Here are some helpful tips!

Community Counseling is Essential to a Positive Reentry Journey!

Congratulations to Ms. Echo, one of our newest participants! She has recently completed community counseling.

Can You Vote if You Have a Criminal Record?

While transitioning back into society and rebuilding a productive life, many people wonder “can I vote as a formerly incarcerated person?”

Parenting After Incarceration: How Reentry Programs Help Single Parents

Reentry programs are empowering single parents to take care of themselves and their families after incarceration! Here's how.

Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System is Deeper than Discrimination

In many cases, formerly incarcerated people of color do not have access to the resources necessary to live a healthy and productive life.

3 Simple Ways to Support Your Loved Ones After Incarceration

Transitioning back into society, family life, and the workforce can be a challenging process but with community support it is absolutely...

3 Books to Help You Rebuild a Productive Life After Incarceration

Reentering society, family life, and the workforce requires a mindset shift. Here are a few helpful books that provide the information...