by Danny | Jan 23, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Incarceration, Second Chance
All are ONE with us Throughout our 18 books, three peers and two ex-convicts share their stories about their arrest, prison, release, and reintegration. Participants get to know each peer and convict, learning choice and consequence affect more than the singular...
by Danny | Jan 21, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Incarceration, Recidivism, Reentry, Second Chance
As mentioned, we are showcasing those in the creation, construction, and completion of our programs designed for youth (14-17 years of age), adult alternatives to incarceration (18-24 years of age, low level offense), and adult pre/post release. Our material and...
by Danny | Jan 16, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Recidivism
During speaking engagements across the country, I’m often asked about tactics to secure career progression. Though responses differ from audience to audience, there remains a shared set to follow. FAQ #1: Just began an entry-level position, how can I keep the job and...
by Danny | Jan 16, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Reentry
But I intended to… not my fault it did not work out as planned. Today is the day to do something great Looking at my own experience over the years, the gap between intent and consequence is beyond measure; but not beyond the every-moment pain. No doubt we all share...
by Danny | Jan 16, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Incarceration, Reentry, Second Chance
“To say is not to do. To do is to say.” Duck For those who do not know Duck, he is simply a man. A man who spent 13 years incarcerated for a crime he did not commit but still walks a path defined by society unwilling to offer second chances. We’ve heard it many times...
by Danny | Jan 16, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Career, Reentry
Our 18-book workshop series features justice-involved individuals. Students will come to identify with many. Shortly we will introduce Stick and Duck as well as tell their stories. I encourage readers to share thoughts and respond to their personal situations as the...