Recidivism

40 Tons and Good Green Bring Level Up Career Conference to Chicago on Monday, June 19 in Celebration of Juneteenth National Holiday

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Presented by Good Green, the 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference is an innovative employment resource that promotes social justice and brings together employers who encourage equitable hiring practices with diverse job seekers.

Key Points: 
  • Presented by Good Green, the 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference is an innovative employment resource that promotes social justice and brings together employers who encourage equitable hiring practices with diverse job seekers.
  • “We’re excited to host the Level Up Conference in Chicago on Juneteenth, an important day of liberation for Black people.
  • Good Green works with organizations nationwide, like 40 Tons, to create more employment and expungement opportunities for individuals facing past cannabis convictions.
  • “We are proud to partner with 40 Tons to bring the Level Up Career Conference to Chicago,” said Jai Kensey, director of social impact at Green Thumb.

40 Tons and Good Green Bring Level Up Career Conference to Chicago on Monday, June 19 in Celebration of Juneteenth National Holiday

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 40 Tons, an African-American and woman-owned social impact organization committed to restorative justice and equitable access to career opportunities, and presenting sponsor Good Green today announced their plans to host the sixth 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference & Business Expo, Presented by Good Green in Chicago on Monday, June 19, Juneteenth, at the Malcolm X College Conference Center, 1900 W. Jackson, Chicago. The event is free and open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • "We're excited to host the Level Up Conference in Chicago on Juneteenth, an important day of liberation for Black people.
  • Good Green works with organizations nationwide, like 40 Tons, to create more employment and expungement opportunities for system-impacted individuals.
  • "We are proud to partner with 40 Tons to bring the Level Up Career Conference to Chicago," said Jai Kensey, director of social impact at Green Thumb.
  • "Good Green's goal is to create opportunity in Black and Brown communities, and this career conference aligns directly with that mission.

Televerde Foundation Releases 2022 Impact Report Displaying 0% Recidivism Rate

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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PHOENIX, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Televerde Foundation , a non-profit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, is pleased to share their 2022 Impact Report .

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  • PHOENIX, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Televerde Foundation , a non-profit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, is pleased to share their 2022 Impact Report .
  • The report highlights 2022 results which includes job placement for 94% of participants within 60 days of release, earnings four-times the national average for formerly incarcerated individuals and zero recidivism.
  • Compare that with the national average recidivism rate of 48% in Arizona, savings for the state and taxpayers of Arizona is astounding.
  • Televerde Foundation continues to make a positive impact opening more workforce development center for incarcerated women in Arizona, Indiana, and Florida.

2023's Must Read Analysis on Recidivism Within American Society Is Captured in the Book: "Effective Management of Mental Illness Without Widening Recidivism in Contemporary Correctional Setting"

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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This text combines Dr. Oladipo's personal experiences working in the criminal justice system with extensive research of the existing literature on recidivism.

Key Points: 
  • This text combines Dr. Oladipo's personal experiences working in the criminal justice system with extensive research of the existing literature on recidivism.
  • Effective Management of Mental Illness Without Widening Recidivism in Contemporary Correctional Setting uses the Illinois Department of Corrections as a case study to analyze the intersection of effective mental health programming and reduction in societal crime-rate.
  • Without doubt, "Effective Management of Mental Illness Without Widening Recidivism in Contemporary Correctional Setting" is definitely an insightful book that will appeal to policymakers, mental health practitioners, and private-sector entities that operate within the criminal justice system.
  • Effective Management of Mental Illness Without Widening Recidivism in Contemporary Correctional Setting is available for purchase on Amazon.com , barnesandnoble.com , and/or wherever books are sold.

SuperCom Reports 109% YoY Revenue Growth for the First Quarter 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.  

Key Points: 
  • First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023, Financial Highlights (Compared to the First Quarter of 2022)
    Revenue increased by 109% to $6.4 million from $3.05 million, marking a third consecutive quarter of YoY revenue growth.
  • The project began in Q1 2023, expanding LCA's existing day reporting and electronic monitoring services to include jail-based and community-based sites.
  • "We are excited to report a strong start to the year, with exceptional results in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Our dedicated efforts and successful execution of various projects in our portfolio have propelled us forward, resulting in remarkable 109% YoY quarterly revenue growth.

Breaking the Cycle—With New Partnership, Stride’s Keystone School Bridges Education Gap for Incarcerated Mississippians

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is on a mission to address this alarming trend through a new partnership with The Keystone School , an accredited private online school for students nationwide.

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  • The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is on a mission to address this alarming trend through a new partnership with The Keystone School , an accredited private online school for students nationwide.
  • This partnership will help expand access to career-focused education for incarcerated individuals across the state.
  • "Education is key to reducing recidivism and breaking the cycle of repeat incarceration,” said Burl Cain, Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
  • The Keystone School will provide technical support, curriculum development, and graduation advisors for the program.

The Actuarial Foundation's Modeling the Future Challenge awards fifteen students college scholarships

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Now in its sixth year, the Challenge was developed with our partner, the Institute of Competition Sciences.

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  • Now in its sixth year, the Challenge was developed with our partner, the Institute of Competition Sciences.
  • The 2022-2023 Challenge was once again an open-theme, allowing students to choose which topics they wanted to tackle for their research projects.
  • The Challenge gives students access to the Actuarial Process to help them in every phase of their project.
  • As Julia Hudson, from the first-place winning team said, "The actuarial process and advice from my mentors have been incredibly transformative.

MOD Pizza Launches the “MOD Opportunity Network” – A National Coalition to Create Jobs and Support People With Barriers to Employment

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.

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  • MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.
  • ), an innovative, national program dedicated to hiring and supporting people with barriers to employment.
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    MOD Pizza today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.
  • ), an innovative, national program dedicated to hiring and supporting people with barriers to employment.

THE FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES PLATFORM FOR THE JUSTICE-IMPACTED COMMUNITY

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Danny Feldman and Chris Heckler announced today the launch of FRSH, the first financial services platform built for the justice-impacted community. The mobile platform includes an FDIC insured bank account, debit card, and access to health benefits.

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Danny Feldman and Chris Heckler announced today the launch of FRSH, the first financial services platform built for the justice-impacted community.
  • We wanted to create a solution that is a critical necessity for our community.
  • "FRSH is disrupting the financial services industry with next gen technology that opens the door to a community that needs more help now than ever before.
  • FRSH is 100% focused on giving the justice-impacted community access to the best banking products, health benefits, and life services no matter your background.

Report: Illegal Price-Fixing Conspiracies are Widespread in U.S. Economy

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Illegal pricing conspiracies have occurred in many industries, affecting the cost of products ranging from grocery items to electronics.

Key Points: 
  • Illegal pricing conspiracies have occurred in many industries, affecting the cost of products ranging from grocery items to electronics.
  • In industries such as financial services and pharmaceuticals, almost every major corporation (or a subsidiary) has been a defendant.
  • The second most penalized industry, at $11 billion, is pharmaceuticals, due largely to conspiracies to block the introduction of lower-cost generic alternatives.
  • Along with conspiracies to raise prices, the report reviews litigation involving schemes to depress wage rates.