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Hire a Felon? Say it ain’t so

by Danny | Feb 5, 2019 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Reentry

I hire those who have stumbled… but there are two fundamental conditions. Are you paper, rock, or scissors? Before pointing fingers and saying not fair one group has conditions while another does not, stop and think about it for a moment while we side-step at the...

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:...
Duck and Forced Choices

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...

Balancing Consequence and Intent

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...

Second Chance,,,,,Think Again

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...
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Testimonials

“2nd Chance University hits the mark by developing programs for the justice involved centering around trauma informed care, respect, and empathy.” Scott Matthew, MBA Executive Director, Juvenile Services / Williamson County, Texas
I am so proud of myself!!! Couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do. I did grow enormously!!   Lou
Matt Darby Volunteer & Resource Coordinator   Zeynep Portway  (December 2014) via Central Florida Jobs Initiative “I wanted to let you know that I have accepted a position with Starlight. I know the education and confidence that your program instilled in me was the key factor for me getting this job.” From a recent program graduate.
I was at work when I got your message… I was doing the “happy dance” at my desk…  🙂 Thanks for being a great mentor  !!!! Elsa De Jesus
“I have three job offers as of this morning! Just not sure which direction I want to go. They all told me to let them know by next week!” CFJI graduate Linnette
Dear Mr. Huffman; I am speechless! I want to thank you so much for your help and support and also to push me to the limit.  Thank you a thousand times! Sincerely, Carolina Mancipe

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