How long were you incarcerated? I did 9 years on an 11-year sentence for fraud. Tell us about your transition. I was released three and a half months ago and reflected on the contrasting support systems I had on my previous release from prison and this recent one. The disparity was stark. Following my initial …
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How long were you incarcerated? I was incarcerated for 10 years. Tell us about your transition. The transition to my current life has been remarkably smooth. I am proud to say that I am one of the inaugural graduates of the Televerde Foundation Career PATHS program, having joined during its pilot phase. Following my graduation, …
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Televerde Foundations’ PATHS Reentry Program helps formerly incarcerated women thrive. Transitioning to a second chance in life can be a daunting journey, particularly for women who have been formerly incarcerated. Every woman’s experience is unique, but with the support of the Televerde Foundation and the PATHS programs, they can find the necessary guidance upon their …
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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 …
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 …
Four Amazing Women Changed Forever by a Second Chance Read More »
My extraordinary colleague Danna Tongate is taking on a new role as Demand Gen Manager and getting ready to turn over the page on a new chapter in both her personal and professional life. After reflecting on her journey so far, Danna came up with three important lessons she’s learned about succeeding in business which …
Danna Tongate: What 15 years in prison taught me Read More »
One of our amazing Televerde graduates, Lorena Fortuna, writes about her experience in a recent blog. Lorena explains the lasting impact that the Televerde program has had on her life and career, and why she chooses to give back by mentoring other women and staying involved with the Televerde Foundation. Click here to read blog
Check out this blog from my incredible colleague, Loreal Blackwell. She writes about her journey with Televerde, and how she is building a thriving #sales career from a second-chance opportunity while she was incarcerated. #secondchancehiring #sales #inclusion Click here to read blog
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 …
“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 …
