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The process of leaving jail or prison can be difficult – particularly for those who have completed a lengthy sentence.
They face challenges in obtaining a job, a place to live, or even the documents or photo ID you need to reintegrate into the community.
Four years ago, the Goodwill Team and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office began a partnership to make this transition back into the community more successful. Goodwill made presentations in the jails once a month as part of the Exodus program, offering guidance on services available to those being released from incarceration and giving practical advice on how to find and keep a job.
We saw results immediately as individuals we met in jail came to Goodwill upon release and we were able to connect them with resources, including obtaining their identification documents, bus passes, clothing for job interviews, and helping them secure employment.
The success of the program prompted more discussion on how . . . read more here