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.