#workforce development professional with a focus on equity in education and employment opportunities for young people globally. Opinions expressed are my own.
Joined April 2020
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See @NIWLLisa Lisa Johnson explain why STEM education iis so important during COVID-19
"[STEM] is essential,” said @FHI360’s @NIWLLisa.
@FHI360, in partnership with @JNJNews, @SmithsonianScie, @jaworldwide & @girlscouts, hosted “Sparking Girls' Interest in #STEM2D Careers”. 👩🔧 👩🔬 👩🚀
Watch it here: youtu.be/MSnWqTz_Pj8
#STEMatHome
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A4. Occupational licensing in certain sectors is not always available for someone with a criminal record; this locks out #fairchance hiring in many industries. #SecondChanceMonth
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A4: What hurts my ❤️ is the impact on families
1 in 2 Americans has an immediate family member who has been incarcerated
1 in 2 children have a parent with a record
#SecondChanceMonth
Q4: Approx. 3/4 Americans acknowledge that barriers prevent people returning from prison from succeeding. Can you provide an ex. of a collateral consequences you or other formerly incarcerated people you know have faced? #SecondChanceMonth #PFBarnaPoll prisonfellowship.org/wp-cont…
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A3. @FHI360’s partner, @OPP_Helps_Youth helps provide #fairchance hiring for previously incarcerated youth. They hire youth ambassadors and participants from the Compass Rose Collaborative. #SecondChanceMonth
Q3: Giving returning neighbors a #secondchance by offering them a job is certainly a direct benefit to them, but what are other benefits of #fairchance hiring? What unique things have formerly incarcerated people brought to your team? #SecondChanceMonth (1/2)
We couldn't agree more!
A3: People with criminal records are just that: people. People with skills, people with talents which can benefit any business. Employers I have spoken with say system impacted people are some of their best employees: committed, hard-working and respectful #SecondChanceMonth
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A2. @FHI360 leads the Compass Rose Collaborative, comprised of nine communities across the US, providing second chances for work, education and community. Some of our partners include - @OPP_Helps_Youth, @TheRightWay and @TheNYEC.
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#SecondChanceMonth
Q2: According to the #PFBarnaPoll, while support for the concept of #secondchances is strong among Americans, there is not as much support when asked to apply that concept in practical & policy terms. How has your co. or edu program supported second chances? #SecondChanceMonth
A7: @fhi360, the intermediary for the Compass Rose Collaborative with 9 fabulous organizations across the country serving young adults through DOL reentry. Ask youth and @CLASP_DC, NLC, USDOL also elevate effective practice with this important population #SecondChance2020
#SecondChance2020 Offer training to youth behind the walls so they leave with skills to walk into work with access to meaningful high wage jobs. Offer post-release requirements (parole appts, drug tests, etc.) at times that don’t interfere with their education and job schedules.
A5: Access to mentors and caring adults with positive youth development approaches are essential in this developmental phase. #SecondChance2020 promotes mentorship to connect youth to work, school and community.
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A2a: Young adults impacted by the justice system may not have a valid ID, preventing them from enrolling in education and training programs or employment. Partnerships w/ corrections, DMV and dept. of vital records can help ensure identification upon release. #secondchance2020
Q2. What are some of the obstacles that limit young people's ability to excel in education or employment following contact with the justice system and who are the essential partners to remove them? #SecondChance2020
A4: Returning citizens are community members. Integrating back, building relationships and a sense of connection is integral to human development. #SecondChance2020 the community at large has resources and supports to offer youth.
CLASP outlines essential partnerships - couldn't agree more!
A2a: Young adults impacted by the justice system may not have a valid ID, preventing them from enrolling in education and training programs or employment. Partnerships w/ corrections, DMV and dept. of vital records can help ensure identification upon release. #secondchance2020
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A2. One critical partner for reconnecting to sound #education pathways: a local #reengagement center or program. More at nlc.org/reengagement #SecondChance2020 @TheNYEC
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A3: Young people returning from incarceration have had barriers to basic needs such as, housing, food, health, nutrition, and hygiene. #SecondChance2020
A3. Financial support to meet basic needs – food, housing, medicines, hygiene, transportation to work, childcare, access to internet for learning and communicating. #SecondChance2020
#A2. Inability to receive certain licenses for several industries. Many #SecondChance2020 employers have changed hiring practices to hire youth to contribute their skills and continue learning while earning.
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A1: Incarceration has devastating and life-long consequences on the employment, education, health, and well-being of formerly incarcerated individuals, their families and their communities. #SecondChance2020
@CLASP_DC
A1. Young people are often treated unfairly, return with a stigma that employers and their community don’t see past. They have served their time and deserve to be viewed for the assets they are and strengths they bring. #SecondChance2020