It’s no secret that hiring justice impacted individuals can be a way to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. Giving someone a fair chance can have an incredible impact not only on the person him/herself, but also the employer and the communities… Read More »Background Checks and Fair Chance Hiring
The probation and parole system is designed to aid in the successful reintegration of individuals back into society, and understandably plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system. However, on any given day, around 280,000 people are in prison for violating a condition of… Read More »Technical Violations While on Parole
If you’ve volunteered with us at Colorado State Penitentiary (CSP), then you have seen Jason’s smiling face! After spending over 23 years in prison, he emerged from rock bottom with an unwavering determination to turn his life around. Adversity, challenges, and uncertainty became the catalysts… Read More »Welcome Jason to the Team!
In honor of Second Chance Month, we wanted to highlight some of the incredible individuals in the Breakthrough program. Meet Francine! She completed LVCF Cohort 2 last year, and has stayed on as a Peer Facilitator, guiding other participants as they work through the program.… Read More »Meet Francine
KT graduated from Cohort 2 at La Vista Correctional Facility (LVCF) in 2022. After completing the program, she decided to stay on as a Peer Facilitator and help the ladies in Cohort 3 work through the program. Learn more about how Breakthrough helped KT bring… Read More »Meet KT
We all know that housing and employment are two of the biggest factors in determining recidivism. Both of which are extremely difficult to obtain with a felony conviction. Breakthrough launched its Fair Opportunity Employer Program to educate and recruit more companies to hire people with… Read More »Why Sage Hospitality Gives Fair Opportunities
Supporting Justice-Impacted Individuals in the Workplace Happy Second Chance Month! Alicia here – I am the Director of Re-Entry Services for Breakthrough. A little about me: I am a mission-driven criminal justice professional, which means that I follow the mission of using my expertise and… Read More »Second Chance Month and Fair Chance Hiring
Each April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) celebrates Second Chance Month, recognizing the importance of helping individuals, communities, and agencies across the country appreciate their role in supporting the safe and successful reentry of people returning from incarceration each year.… Read More »April is Second Chance Month
We are so excited to announce another new team member to the Breakthrough team! Eboni joins Breakthrough as our second Program Facilitator, leading classes at Colorado State Penitentiary (CSP) and Centennial Correctional Facility (CCF). Learn more about Eboni below! Where were you born? Lamar, Colorado What… Read More »Meet Eboni
Olivia Belle joins the Breakthrough team as our Volunteer Coordinator/Office Manager. She believes that everyone deserves second chances in life. Growing up her mother always taught her to be caring and compassionate towards the people in her community and outside of it. Olivia attended the… Read More »Meet Olivia Belle