
COMMUNITY IMPACT
"Chat & Chew" with
Fathers Forever
In honor of National Reentry Month, James Johnson and Shanae Artis from Wake LRC discuss the various programs available for men and women looking for a new lease on life and how they came to be area leaders in reentry services.
SUCCESS STORY
Charles Hockaday shares his story after serving 10 years. Hear how Wake LRC played a pivotal role in helping him achieve his goal of business ownership and his advice for others in similar situations.
The Road Back: Finding Your Place at Home
Some will never know the roadblocks that must be overcome after incarceration, even at HOME. In this episode of "The Road Back," Wake LRC's James Johnson and friend of LRC Melissa Radcliff talk to three individuals about their experiences. Their stories will enlighten and delight, especially those with friends or family going
through reintegration.
The Road Back: Finding Employment
One of the biggest obstacles for this population is finding employment. Employers see them as high-risk, yet they can be the most loyal and hardworking employees, qualities businesses value. Things that many take for granted don't come easy to these men and women. Finding suitable employment with a household-sustaining income is possible, but not easy. Listen up.
The Road Back: Accessing Social Services
There's a vast array of services and resources available to returning citizens. Knowing what they are and getting to them is another hurdle that must be overcome. Individuals often need far more guidance than organizations are providing. This episode contains several examples of difficult experiences that the general public takes for granted.
The Road Back: Rebuilding Bonds with Children
Children of incarcerated parents continue to live their lives in the absence of that parent. Often going years without seeing them. How do you rebuild a relationship when the child was a toddler when you left and now they're 10, 12 or 14 years old? Parental dynamics is of critical importance to a child's development. This episode features touching stories of reconciliation.