Barriers to Reentry
There are more than 40,000 collateral consequences to having a criminal record.
These restrictions inhibit the ability of formerly incarcerated people to fully reenter society, often preventing them from getting housing, jobs, occupational licenses and loans, among other things. Learn more and get involved in the fight for criminal justice reform.
Related Articles
Keila Pulinario Thought Prison Was Tough. Then She Had To Find A Job. (BuzzFeed)
Out of Jail, Into a Job (Governing)
For black women, finding work after prison has added challenges (The Press-Enterprise)
Out of Prison, Out of Jobs: Unemployment and the Formerly Incarcerated (Colorlines)
Nowhere to Go: Homelessness Among Formerly Incarcerated People (Prison Policy Initiative)
Why You Should Hire Someone Who Went to Prison (OZY)
Businesses can’t find people to hire. So why is unemployment still so high for this demographic? (NBC News)
What You Can Do
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Participate in Quest for Democracy
This statewide rally day is an opportunity for all to see legislation in action. Contact your local All of Us or None chapter for more information.
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Participate in Survivors Speak
This is an annual convention where crime survivors raise their voices about their trauma and find healing through taking action. Contact your local All of Us or None chapter for more information.
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Women Organizing for Justice and Opportunity (WOJO)
Click here to learn more about our leadership program for formerly incarcerated women.
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All Of Us Or None
Join All of Us or None (AOUON), a national organizing effort to strengthen the voices of formerly incarcerated people.
AOUON-Southern California meetings are held virtually via Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 PM PST to 7:00 PM PST.
Contact: Kayana Tyson Civic Engagement Organizer at A New Way of Life for more information.
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Connect with organizations that work to help formerly incarcerated people overcome the barriers to reentry
A New Way of Life Reentry Project
Starting Over Inc. – Transitional housing, reentry services, advocacy and civic engagement
The Sentencing Project shares resources, facts, and research on the U.S. criminal justice system
Californians for Safety and Justice works to deepen criminal justice reforms and build a foundation for shared safety
