Free to Learn: Helping Ex-Offenders with Reentry |
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Authors: | Jen Morris |
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Institution: | 1. Denver Public Library , Denver , Colorado , USA jmorris@denverlibrary.org |
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Abstract: | Denver Public Library has taken an active role in providing services for people who have served time in prison or jail. The program Free to Learn focuses on providing resources and training to help ex-offenders with entering or reentering the workforce. Educating library staff on how to help felons also plays a critical role in the success of the program. This article provides information on how Denver Public Library helps ex-offenders apply for a job and respond to “the felony question.” |
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Keywords: | Denver Public Library Free to Learn felons ex-offenders prison jail job hunting employment assistance |
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