Employing Our Returning Citizens: A Road to Success

This chapter (1) views the employment plight of incarcerated people from their perspectives; (2) describes the transformation that can result from a New Beginnings program that supports incarcerated persons’ preparation for societal reentry; (3) demonstrates the improved recidivism and employment success of individuals experiencing such in-prison programs; and (4) guides companies in fostering success for persons graduating from in-prison programs.