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The Real Thing

by Danny | Jan 31, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, Recidivism, Reentry

Throughout our programs Stick and Duck detail their experiences about doing time. Though there are entertaining movies and books about prison life, those don’t compare to the real thing. The Real Thing Bosses scream while walking the runs of our prison wing all day...

The Human Element

by Danny | Jan 28, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Reentry

2nd Chance University believes everyone can reach their mountaintop no matter the obstacles in the way. Our programs rely on trauma informed care, behavioral best-practice approaches, cultural and holistic theories, and the most important ingredient threading success:...

Mark and You

by Danny | Jan 25, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Fresh from prison release, Mark gives a unique perspective many will identify with. Mark Used to get around fine, hitting around the block and doing enough to get things done. Got into some trouble and needed cash in a hurry. The guy I was delivering to was not who he...

Robert and Accepting Defeat

by Danny | Jan 24, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, Incarceration, Recidivism

How would you respond? Continuing with our work and getting you a front seat on our reintegration programs, time to introduce Robert. As always, share and respond to the insight. Robert: Hey, I’m Robert. I work in construction, or at least I did until a few...

Julie Introduced

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...

Duck and Forced Choices

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...