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Am I a stakeholder in reentry? Though tremendous responsibility is on the shoulders of those people transiting from prison to society, their success is really made possible when the whole community is involved. It happens when entire systems including social, legal, environmental, and economical are healthy. We all have a stake in positively contributing to these systems because we are all part of these systems. So yes, no matter who you are, you are an important stakeholder in reentry.
Fair Shake has identified six major stakeholder groups: Former Felons, Families, Community, Corrections, Property Managers, and Employers. You may fall within a couple of stakeholder groups, and for each group Fair Shake has assembled specific information to help you help former felons achieve success.
Remember, reentry is first and foremost about the people who are transitioning from prison to society, but we all play a part in that process. We all need to help determine the course and then contribute in way that will best help those individuals become a part of the community.
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 Former Felons:
The people skills you learn in prison are different from those needed out here. While you may get frustrated, take a breath and remember you are on a tough journey and so is everyone who is working hard to help you stay out.
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 Family and Friends:
Family members and friends, you have a huge challenge! As you know, the odds are against your loved one to stay out of prison. In fact fewer than 35% succeed. If your son or daughter, brother or sister, husband or wife or your friend can stay out of prison for 3 years, they stand a very good chance of staying out for good.
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 Employers:
Many employers are wary of hiring recently released people. Fair Shake offers several ways for former felons to demonstrate character and initiative to distinguish themselves in the application and interview process. Other benefits for employers include bonding programs and tax credits.
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 Property Managers:
Housing is one of the most critical components to helping prisoners reintegrate into society. If ex-felons have a home, the likelihood that they will re-offend diminishes exponentially. You have the opportunity to help to create one of the first and most stable bridges between a prison cell and a community.
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 Community:
Formerly incarcerated people are among the most marginalized and stigmatized people in our society. By increasing awareness, sharing statistics, dispelling myths, and offering opportunities, communities can work to demystify former felons and return them to their rightful status as free and accountable citizens.
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 Corrections:
We offer Corrections an opportunity to help facilitate the transition by providing federal, state, and local links with information about housing, food, and employment opportunities well as basic application forms through our Resource Directory and Custom Reentry Packet.
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