Practical advice written in plain words by formerly incarcerated advocates, peer specialists, and legal aid attorneys. Learn your rights under Illinois law, navigate your first 72 hours, and find inspiration from those who walked the path before you.
Clear breakdowns of Ban-the-Box and Fair Chance hiring laws in Illinois.
Battle-tested tips on getting state IDs, bus passes, and union trade jobs.
Pass these articles to family, counselors, and support circles across the state.
How a 7-year prison sentence didn't stop Carlos from becoming a certified union electrician in Central Illinois through pre-apprenticeship and perseverance.
How Illinois "Ban the Box" legislation protects you when applying for jobs, what background check questions employers can and cannot ask, and how to assert your rights.
Essential steps for returning citizens in Illinois during the critical first 3 days: ID cards, parole check-in, Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, and emergency shelter.