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This virtual panel focused on how DOL YouthBuild programs can best serve court-involved youth. Three panelists from different DOL YouthBuild programs talked about what’s necessary to partner with local court systems and shared their experiences,...

Congratulations on your recent PROWD grant award. We are excited to continue working with you to develop and implement your PROWD program in collaboration with federal correctional institutions and halfway houses in your state. Please join us on...

This webinar provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Reentry housing initiatives and support services designed to assist individuals transitioning from incarceration to stable housing and successful...

This webinar explores the critical role of family engagement in the success of reentry programs for individuals returning to their communities after incarceration. By involving families in the reentry process, programs can create a supportive...

Staff from CareerOneStop will present how to use CareerOneStop within the correctional facility setting to support a successful reentry transition. Also presented will be pathways, tools, and resources to help support individuals with a criminal...

PROWD grantees are part of a historic collaboration between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Labor (DOL). This groundbreaking effort relies on the PROWD grantees building strong partnerships with BOP facilities in their...

Partnerships are essential among organizations that serve individuals who are returning to the workforce. Effective partnerships, such as those represented by the Federal Interagency Reentry Council (FIRC), can foster policy changes and systematic...

The first 72 hours following release from incarceration are some of the most challenging as the decisions made, and situations encountered, can significantly influence an individual's reentry journey. This is where the 'Comeback Backpack' comes...

Recruiting participants for PROWD is vital, but it is equally important to retain participants through their completion of the program. PROWD grantees have the arduous task of retaining incarcerated participants and developing strategies for a...

Presentation materials from "Workforce Development for Justice Involved Individuals: Embracing a Second Chance" session during the Face Forward 3 New Grantee Orientation held November 18, 2015. This session was facilitated by Francina C. Carter,...