Category Archives: Re-entry

Brain Ailments in Veterans Likened to Those in Athletes

It is beginning to look as if what was only the tip of the ice berg is starting to manifest itself in a big way. However, my sense is that shortly it will find expression in child abuse as well … Continue reading

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Nearly one in four American adolescents may be on the verge of developing Type 2 diabetes

Many women coming out of prison have fallen behind the information curve while in prison concerning the diet and health of their children. At least 50 percent of the children of incarcerated mothers are under ten years of age. Whereas … Continue reading

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Snoring ‘can raise cancer risk five-fold’

 This article is particularly relevant for women coming out of prison on several levels. First is ”….Sleep apnoea is already known to be associated with other health problems including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. Then there is the … Continue reading

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FCAT writing scores plummet

 The average educational level of those that go to prison is about the 6th grade. That is too low to even be considered for GED programs. The state of Florida ranks at the bottom of the nation both for money spent … Continue reading

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Corrections officer arrested on ID and credit card fraud charges

Time and time again, I have heard of family members doing identity theft on members of their families in prison. This is especially true of those in state prison and the family would file on them for a tax rebate … Continue reading

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Prosecutors Agree to Release Inmate Who Proved His Innocence From Prison

This is something would have expected to see in a criminal justice version of Clockwork Orange. However, it is a case in point that only proves our criminal justice system is not only blind but haywire. Look at the core … Continue reading

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Community colleges challenged as numbers rise in tough economy

This is a good over view of the community college situation but even better viewpoint on the stats of successful completion. ‘…Nationally, of students who started in 2007, 22.5 percent graduated after three years….’ It is easy to walk away … Continue reading

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Jailed for $280: The return of debtors’ prisons

This is a new twist on an old story but beware, at least for the present, it is only happening in four states. ‘…lawmakers target practice of jailing debtors Welcome to debtors’ prison: What’s in your wallet can land you … Continue reading

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Debt Collectors

For those getting out of prison, there is often a ton of wreckage from the past and among some of it is old debts incurred while struggling with addictions and so on. Surprisingly, my experience is also that a ton … Continue reading

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More on community colleges

Those coming out of prison will do well to read through both linked articles in the entirety. The first is on Community Colleges and high lights a graduation rate of maybe 25 percent. May no mistake, Community Colleges is good … Continue reading

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