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...
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:...
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, 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...