“One of the greatest difficulties any ex-offender will have to overcome will be getting a job. That was true before the Covid pandemic. It's probably even harder now, even with the national labor shortage.”
- Ron Claiborne, former ABC News Correspondent.
In his new article, "THE LONG, HARD ROAD HOME FROM PRISON," Ron Claiborne examines the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals. Mr. Claiborne cites STRIVE co-founder and former CEO, Rob Carmona: "The biggest [challenge] is: do you have a place to stay? That's number one." Another challenge is employment. The Prison Journal indicates that employment is crucial in successful reentry. Those employed are less likely to return to criminal activity.
There are many reasons to be optimistic about the futures of justice-impacted individuals. This article features Roy Castro, STRIVE graduate and Board co-chairman, as a success story. Roy had a justice-involved background when he joined STRIVE, where he benefited from our programs and supports. Not only did he start his own company, he now serves as co-chairman of STRIVE’s Board.