Success Stories

The Facts about Intergenerational Incarceration

Written by Sienna Walenciak, Televerde Foundation Volunteer and Contributing Writer The United States may make up only 4.2% of the world’s population, but American prisons house over 20% of the incarcerated population. And mass incarceration to this degree does not stop its effects at prison walls. With such a high population of prisoners comes a …

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Second Chance

Four Amazing Women Changed Forever by a Second Chance

Written by Sienna Walenciak, Televerde Foundation Volunteer and Contributing Writer The goal of Second Chance Month is to raise awareness and improve perceptions of people with a criminal record, encourage second-chance opportunities, and drive momentum for policy change throughout the country. We hope the stories shared by these women open more eyes to the incredible …

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Michelle Cirocco

I Voted Today

I voted today! Perhaps that doesn’t seem significant to you, but for me, it was incredibly significant! This is the first time I was able to exercise my constitutional right since Ross Perot was running for President. Some of you may be wondering why? Well, it was not for lack of desire! Unfortunately, incarceration doesn’t …

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Jada

“The best way to leave a legacy is to create one. I am leading by example and showing my children how to live a better life while successfully breaking the cycle of generational incarceration. “ My story, like so many other incarcerated women, started when I was just a child watching the ones I love …

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Sam S.

“I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CHAMPION OF THE UNDERDOG … I WOULD LIKE TO THINK I AM A PRIME EXAMPLE OF AN EPIC ‘COMEBACK’ STORY.” TALENT CONSULTANT SPRING 2021 PATHS REENTRY GRADUATE When faced with a full pause in my life and freedom, I began my journey to self discovery and fought very hard for …

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Ryan E.

“I HEARD ABOUT TELEVERDE AND SAW ITS IMPACT ON THE WOMEN WHO WORKED THERE; THEY CARRIED THEMSELVES WITH A SENSE OF PRIDE AND CONFIDENCE– I WANTED WHAT THEY HAD.” BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SPRING 2021 PATHS REENTRY GRADUATE To begin with, I grew up in a wonderful family that sheltered me from the world. I was …

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Kelly H.

“THE FAMOUS SONG AMAZING GRACE STATES, ‘I WAS LOST, BUT NOW AM FOUND.’ THESE LYRICS RING TRUE IN MY LIFE, AND I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THAT.” SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE SPRING 2021 PATHS REENTRY GRADUATE My childhood was excellent, and my parents raised me with Christian values and morals. After high school, I attended California …

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