The Challenge:

Barriers Facing Returning Citizens

10X

Homelessness Risk

Formerly incarcerated individuals are nearly 10 times more likely to experience homelessness than the general public

68%

Recidivism Rate

Within three years without proper support and access to resources

As a disenfranchised class of people—or to be more politically correct, ‘a historically marginalized group’—many formerly incarcerated individuals face systematic exclusion from housing and employment opportunities, perpetuating cycles of instability and making successful reintegration nearly impossible without comprehensive support systems.

27%

Employment Gap

Unemployment rate among formerly incarcerate individuals

Those who have served a substantial amount of time may also experience barriers such as being technologically deficient—meaning, they don’t know how to use computers and smart phones and all that goes with today's digital functionality.