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Second Chances: The Quiet Dignity of Job Training for the Formerly Incarcerated | The Difference We Make
In this episode of The Difference We Make, host Ashling Scallon explores the critical role of job training programs in facilitating successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals. This story goes beyond simple charity to examine how employment serves as essential infrastructure for restoring dignity, agency, and self-worth to those navigating life after prison. We delve into the specific psychological weight of carrying a criminal record, often described as 'carrying a stone in your pocket,' and how the ubiquitous background check checkbox acts as a gatekeeper that filters out not…
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