Success Stories

Televerde Foundation PATHS Graduate

Candid Conversation with PATHS Graduate Ashlee Liberty

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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Candid Conversation with PATHS Graduate Jada Vickers

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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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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