Rasheed and the Power of a Second Chance

Rasheed’s story sheds light on the barriers that so many young adults face when returning to their communities and the opportunities that second chance policies give to young adults who are looking to enter the labor market.

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, Second Chances

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Thousands of young people, such as Rasheed, are released from prison or jail each year with the desire to build towards a better future for themselves and their families. Yet despite their willingness to work hard to achieve their goals, these individuals face numerous obstacles to a stable and self-sufficient life upon reentering society. Rasheed’s story sheds light on these barriers as well as the opportunities that second chance policies give to young adults looking to enter the labor market.

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