Compass Reentry Blog | Articles, Resources & Reentry Insights

  • Reentry Issues and Solutions Part 33

    Housing Discrimination For someone returning to the community after incarceration, finding safe and stable housing can be one of the biggest obstacles to rebuilding their life. A person…

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  • Reentry Tips Tip 33

    Learn From Others Who Have Been There Experience can be a guide. Reentry comes with challenges that can be difficult to understand until you have experienced them yourself.…

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  • Our Mission Philosophy Part 32

    New Skills, New Paths Founder’s Thought Sometimes the smallest new skill can open a door someone didn’t even realize was there. Reentry is often described in terms of…

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  • You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

    Part 33 — You’ve Already Proven You Can Survive Hard Things Sometimes, when you are rebuilding your life, it is easy to look at everything in front of…

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  • Second Chance Employer Spotlight

    Part 32 — AtWork Staffing Industry: Staffing / Temp-to-HireTypical Opportunities: Warehouse Labor • Construction Labor • General Labor For someone returning to the community after incarceration, finding that…

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  • Worker Tips – Boundaries Protect Everyone

    Boundaries Protect Everyone Burnout rates in social service and reentry fields are high, with studies estimating 30–50% of workers experience significant burnout symptoms. Clear boundaries protect emotional health…

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  • Second Chance Employment

    By Thomas Toomey Review of Honest Jobs HonestJobs.com is a powerful resource for people with criminal histories who are tired of being automatically declined before they ever get…

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  • Embracing Failure for Success

    I used to think failure meant I wasn’t good enough. When I first started learning new skills, I failed over and over. I tried, it didn’t work, and…

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  • Embracing Failure for Success

    By Thomas Toomey I used to think failure meant I wasn’t good enough. When I first started learning new skills, I failed over and over. I tried, it…

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  • Need Shelter Right Now? Read This

    🏠 Need Shelter Right Now? Read This. If you are homeless or about to lose your housing, help is available today. Follow these steps in order. STEP 1…

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  • Weekly Action Plan

    Theme: Identity & Self-Discovery 🌱 Day 1: Journal about personal values and goals. Day 2: List 5 strengths and 3 areas to improve. Day 3: Create a vision board or mind…

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  • Work Opportunity

    Weld Seattle Weld Seattle Weld Seattle is a powerful force for transformation in our community, offering peer-driven support for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration, homelessness, or trauma.…

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  • Reentry Workers Tips

    Tip 1 — Lead With Humanity Why Humanity Is the Foundation of Effective Reentry Work Reentry work is heart work. Every person coming home carries a lifetime of…

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  • Case Studies

    Case Study 1: Marcus — Rebuilding Trust Through Work Marcus walked out of prison at 42 with a mixture of hope and fear. After serving eleven years for…

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  • Understanding Barriers to Reentry

    Understanding Barriers to Reentry Part 1 – The Invisible Walls Headline: Freedom Isn’t Enough Walking out of prison gates is often portrayed as the ultimate moment of freedom.…

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  • Theme of the Week

    Identity & Self-Discovery Exploring personal values, strengths, and goals to build a positive self-image. Verse: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old…

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  • Advocacy for Reentry Programs

    Advocacy for Reentry Programs

    Discover our advocacy efforts aimed at improving reentry programs and policies. Join us in promoting social impact and community service!

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  • Fundraising Initiatives for Our NPO

    Fundraising Initiatives for Our NPO

    Learn about our fundraising initiatives and how you can contribute to our mission of supporting reentry clients. Every donation counts!

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  • Upcoming Events for Community Support

    Upcoming Events for Community Support

    Join us for our upcoming events aimed at supporting reentry clients and fostering community engagement. Be part of the change!

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  • Case Studies: Success Stories

    Case Studies: Success Stories

    Read inspiring case studies showcasing the success of our reentry clients. Learn how they overcame challenges and achieved their goals!

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