As part of a project I'm undertaking as moderator, I plan to put together as comprehensive resource guide as I can on resources. Ideas have been coming to me on a daily basis, but since this is your forum I'd like to hear about any programs, organizations, companies that have been of help to you and your loved ones. Since I'm just starting to take "baby steps," I'm not yet sure whether this will be in the format of another forum or something else. Bear with me and I'll keep you posted as I go along. Thanks in ad***ce for your input, suggestions, etc. Take care.

Great !!! I hope all will come to your aide with suggestions of companies, organizations and whatnot that are involved in the placement of ex-cons! This will be a great resource for all! Thanks so much Linda!

Linda I have a resource list of pages and pages I sent to several people. It is way to long to post here.
What kind of resources are you looking for?
Are you talking employment or any resources?
If you would like the list I have I would be more then ahppy to email it to you.

softie

softheart....

will you please email me your list of resources...my boyfriend gets out in 3 weeks!! and this time-finally-he is ready to stay clean, stay out, etc...any help would be great...
my email is (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO)
thanks!!!

Dear Softie:

I'm interested in employment-related resources. My ultimate goal is to gather everything in one place. Am not sure yet if it will be a separate forum or what. Anything you can provide would be appreciated. Will you come to my rescue? I know you're good at that. Thanks and take care.

amee I will email you the list this week. I am not sure how much help it will be with only 3 weeks to go, but you will have it.
By the way CONGRATULATIONS on your boyfriend coming home.

Linda I will send it to you this week. rescue...lol...you do a wonderful job on your own.
Wait until you see the list and how long it is and the fact you will have to seperate what you want and don't want.....lol

softie

Trust me, I'll not care if I have to fine-comb the info. Research is something I'm good at. You're a sweetheart. Thanks.

If you have any resources in the DC Metro area, I would be greatful. I've still got over a year to go but I'm trying to be proactive a bit.

[email removed] Please see PTO Rules and Policies. If you have any question please contact Aministration.

I would live to get that list of resouces, We live in the DFW area.

Hi Linda,

In the state of California the Employment Development Department (EDD) has job counselors that help individuals with criminal records locate employment opportunities. As part of their job performance these job counselors are expected to secure 70 jobs per years.

Each individual shoud contact the EDD in their state and make an appointment with this type of counselor.

If anyone does not have their High School Diploma or GED I strongly suggest they start working towards it.

I know three people who had felonies and obtained good jobs. One earns $100,000 per year. They all advised me to be honest when filling out job applications. Until my situation happened I had no clue these people had been convicted of a crime.

One other source is to locate other's who have criminal records and are employed. Through a newspaper artical I read about a man with a criminal past who started his own janitorial company after working for one when he was released from prison. I saved the artical and I will be contacting him soon.

Ginger

Hello Linda:

A couple of months ago I found these people in Los Angeles, CA. They are called TheWorkPlace.

Web address: Theworkplaceca.com
phone: 213-386-1994

They specialize in assisting ex-offenders and parolees obtain training and employment. They provide the prospective employer with all the information for getting the $2400.00 tax break, and bonding if needed. Unfortunately they were not able to help me because I was not sentenced to prison. I believe they have other office within the state of California.

Ginger

Dear Softie,
Please send me your list of employment opportunities. My boyfriend is really worried about his future and I think a list of possible employment opportunities would really help. Thank you!
Kiki

I forgot to give you my email - it's (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO)

Is there any way I can get a copy of the resource guide you are putting together?? Thank you!

Could I please have a copy of the Resource Guide as well? I live in Northern CA. Thanks so much

(e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO)

Hi, Could I have a copy of your resource guide. I am in KC, mo. I am at (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO). Thanks

my email is (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO)

sign me up for a guide! My email is (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO). My husband is in a Colorado Halfway House and waiting to transfer parole to Ohio. He's very concerned about finding a job - we need all the help we can get!

TO: Gonestraight
please send me a copy of resource guide you received, I would appreciate it and it will help my friend on probation find employment . thank-you

email: (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO)

any for south carolina would be appreciated

I am desperately seeking programs that help convicted felons in the state of florida. I live in the panhandle of FL and cannot find anything for this area. Any help would be great!

Is there a way I can get a copy of the employment resources? My e-mail address is (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO). Thank you so much in ad***ce.

I would like a copy too please! Thank you SOO much!

(e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO)

Linda,

Can I get a copy of the guide as well ? I have been out of prison for over 20 years and suddenly I am unemployed again. Because I was convicted of a non-expungeable crime under New Jersey state law, I find it difficult to obtain employment. In the past I have been blessed to work for 2 companies for a total of 18 yrs who were accepting of my past and earned $70,000 yearly.

I have been unemployed for 8 months and am at my wits end. Any information you can provided would be greatly appreciated. My email is (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO)

Linda is no longer working on this project at the moment. If you want the resource list I have, which is several different resources not just employment, Please do not place your email here, we at PTO have a policy of not placing emails in threads. Please PM me and I will be happy to send it to you.

softie