By: Elena Hill, MD, MPH - December 21, 2022 Mental Health & Opioid Use Disorder
In 2020, over 1.5 million people had an opioid use disorder (OUD). One in five adults in the United States experiences some form of...
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heavensentorg1
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Returning Citizens and Post Traumatic Stress
Current inmates of the prison system, as well as returning citizens, have a statistically much higher risk for acquiring post-traumatic...
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heavensentorg1
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Constitution Rights Don't End Behind The Walls. Written by: Myra Walker
In 1987 a male inmate named Leonard Safley met a female inmate named P.J. Watson at Renz Correctional Institution in Missouri. The pair...
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heavensentorg1
- Aug 11, 2022
- 3 min
Five Myths On Returning Citizens
Returning citizens are often stigmatized by negative perceptions and myths. The misconceptions and fears associated with reentering...
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heavensentorg1
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
SUNDAY: “Christopher, I Know I’ll Die In Prison”
When I first began my time I saw the world differently. I believed people were good at heart despite bad things some might say or do, and...
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heavensentorg1
- Aug 10, 2022
- 6 min
The Incarcerated & Higher Education by Christopher
I have a friend who is serving a life sentence in the state of Michigan. Her case is one of tragedy, and her punishment is severe, but...
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heavensentorg1
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
The Trauma Of Incarceration By Christopher
The Trauma Of IncarcerationBy ChristopherThere is a metal health crisis affecting our nation's long term incarcerated known as...
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heavensentorg1
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
DO RETURNING CITIZENS GET A FAIR SHAKE?
One way to estimate the labor market effects of race and criminal history is through audit studies. For example, researchers might send...
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heavensentorg1
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
The Effects of Incarceration on Mental Health
(Note this article was written for Goodtherapy.org. Contributed by Zawn Villines. HS2CT is just sharing it.) Although jail time might...
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heavensentorg1
- Jan 10, 2022
- 12 min
Seeing people,not prisoners By Kathleen Smith.
Being released from prison in the United States, the prospects for returning citizens are grim. In some states, they might get $20 and a...
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heavensentorg1
- Jan 9, 2022
- 3 min
Tips On How To Find Housing While On The Sex Offender Registry By The Outspoken Offender
The Issue: Locating rental housing while on the sex offender registry can be a difficult task. Many property managers and landlords...
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heavensentorg1
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
MENTORING RETURNING CITIZENS
Why mentor returning citizens? Mentorship is a personal relationship founded on trust and respect. Mentoring gives returning citizens a...
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heavensentorg1
- Jan 3, 2022
- 1 min
RETURNING CITIZENS ARE STILL SUFFERING CONSEQUENCES FOR THEIR POOR CHOICES.
The adverse consequences of a criminal record can be far-reaching. Access to the safety net is affected by criminal records, with 12...
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heavensentorg1
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
Jobs are key to a successful reentry
Race and criminal history can influence the probability of returning citizens receiving a job interview. One way to estimate the labor...
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heavensentorg1
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
EIGHT WAYS TO PREPARE FOR A LOVED ONE'S REENTRY
Preparing you and your family for the return of your incarcerated loved one can be beneficial to your loved one’s reentry … and your...
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heavensentorg1
- Dec 23, 2021
- 2 min
Why use a career Coach?
Many of us seek new opportunities in our career as we get older. We often have to make decisions whether to seek a new opportunity or...
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heavensentorg1
- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined the Department of Corrections
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined the Department of Corrections, the Department of Watershed Management and the Georgia Department of...
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heavensentorg1
- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
Childhood memories: a timeless treasure
For incarcerated felons and those who have been released, there are more funding choices than ever for starting a business. There are...
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heavensentorg1
- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min
Engage your mind each day
Grants for Felons in Georgia Georgia has numerous grant programs for felons who need financial assistance. The programs have been...
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