RELEASED!

PACT, Inc., This community-based corrections organization offers residential centers for adult males, community service restitution, employment referrals, short term emergency houseing, counseling, and a domestic violence program. 254 S. Morgan Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46383, (219) 462-1127.

Setting Prisoners Free

Books and Publications Written About What To Do When You Or Your Loved One Is Released

American Correctional Association...offers a parole planning guide, "As free as an Eagle"..also sells self-help books. Call 1-800-825-2665.

Interstate Publishers sells a parole planning manual, "From the Inside Out". Call 1-800-843-4774.

OPEN, Inc. sells "99 Days and a Get-up", "Man, I need a Job!" and other pre-release guides. Call them at 1-214-271-1971.

Manatee Publishing sells "Getting Out and Staying Out" a parole-planning manual. Write to: Manatee Publishing, 4835 North O'Conner St., #134435, Irving, TX 75062.

Vietnam Veterans of America sells "From Felon to Freedom", a pre-release guide for imprisoned veterans. Call 1-202-628-2700.

The Graduate Group sells a book called "Opportunties for Newly Released Offenders for $27.50, which is an indepth reference guide. Information on subjects as how to find food, shelter, clothing, legal aide, employment, counseling, educational loans and grants, business loans, "How to Get Bonded--I am an Ex-Con", Assistance to Women with children, and much more. Write to The Graduate Group, P.O. Box 370351, West Hartford, CT 06137.

Companies That Have Hired Ex-Prisoners

I had complied a list of several sources that I had found on the net. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find them. Please...if anyone knows of any out there advertised on the net...let me know so I can add them to this list!!!

Southern Kitchens, Inc.

PRIDE Enterprises

Texas Jobs that hire Ex-Prisoners

Job Databases On The Internet

Are you a SO looking for your incarcerated loved one a job when they get out? Have you been recently released and want to get started in trying to find a job? There are hundreds of job databases on the net that would be helpful. Here are just a few links that I have complied to get you started on the path to success!

America's Job Bank

Yahoo! Classifieds

Career.Com
Lots of entry-level jobs here!

CareerCast

JobBank USA

NationJob Network

Careers In Healthcare

Net-Temps
Not just temporary jobs here!

CoolWorks
GREAT SITE! Fun Jobs! Jobs at resorts, national parks, on ranches, on cruise and at camps!!

CareerPath.Com
Search regional newspapers for jobs!

Alaska Jobs Center

Nonprofit Career Network

BigBook.Com
Find Specific Companies On The Net.

Coming Soon!!

Links to show you how to build your resume, interview tips and more!

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