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Reentry Books: Resources for People Released from Corrections Facilities
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Baca, Jimmy Santiago, 1952- A Place to Stand : the Making of a Poet From one of America's most acclaimed poets comes a powerful memoir of childhood on the small farms of New Mexico, his adolescence spent in orphanages and detention centers, his years as a drug dealer, and his stunning personal redemption inside the walls of a maximum security prison. 2001 Adult Nonfiction Book PS3552.A254 Z473 2001 |
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Betts, R. Dwayne. A Question of Freedom : a Memoir of Survival Learning and Coming of Age in Prison At the age of sixteen, R. Dwayne Betts--a good student from a lower-middle-class family--carjacked a man with a friend. He had never held a gun before, but within a matter of minutes he had committed six felonies. In Virginia, carjacking is an offense requiring treatment as an adult. A bright young kid, weighing only 126 pounds, he served his eight-year sentence as part of the adult population in some of the worst prisons in the state. This is his coming-of-age story. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book (Biography) |
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Bolles, Richard Nelson The Job-hunter's Survival Guide : How to Find Hope and Rewarding Work Even When There are No Jobs An emergency, essentials-only guide to finding a job--even your dream job--in a challenging economic climate, from the author of classic career guide What Color Is Your Parachute? 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book (Jobs and Small Business) |
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Butler, Paul, 1961- Let's Get Free : a Hip-hop Theory of Justice Butler, an African-American Harvard Law grad, was an ambitious federal prosecutor in Washington, DC, when he was arrested on the street and charged with a crime he didn't commit. Here, he gives an insider's view of the criminal justice culture that, he argues, causes more crime than it prevents. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book KF9223 .B88 2009 |
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Cahill, Thomas. A Saint On Death Row : the Story of Dominique Green Cahill was so profoundly moved by Dominique's extraordinary life that he was compelled to tell the tragic story of his unjust death at the hands of the state. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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Denham, Wes Arrested : What to Do When Your Loved One's in Jail Arrested is the a guide to supporting family members facing criminal charges. It explains how to make decisions that are in the best interests of the entire family - not just the defendant - and provides checklists of what things to do, and in what order. 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book 362.8295 D 2010 |
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Enelow, Wendy S. Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-offenders Written by two of America's leading career experts, the book addresses special employment issues facing ex-offenders and provides sound advice on how to write, produce, distribute, and follow up resumes and letters. Includes more than 100 examples of outstanding resumes and letters written for ex-offenders. 2006 Adult Nonfiction Book (Jobs and Small Business) |
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Henderson, Jeff. Cooked : from the Streets to the Stove from Cocaine to Foie Gras Jeff Henderson grew up in the innerndash;city streets of San Diego. He spent nine years in federal prison for dealing drugs, where he became fascinated with cooking and decided to pursue a career as a chef when released. Little did he know how hard it would be to climb to the top of this profession. Cooked is a journey through the America of crime, punishment, and redemption. And at it's heart, it is a very human story of how even the worst mistakes can be overcome. 2007 Adult Nonfiction Book 921 H3763 |
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Krannich, Caryl Rae. The Ex-offender's Job Interview Guide This book offers seasoned advice on how ex-offenders can tell the whole truth and still go on to ace the critical job interview. Focusing on how to identify and respond to red flag behaviors in one's background, individual chapters demonstrate how ex-offenders can turn obvious red flags into green lights by developing excellent communication skills that focus on the positives. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 331.128 K 2009 |
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Krannich, Caryl Rae. Job Interview Tips for People with Not-so-hot Backgrounds : How to Put Red Flags Behind You to Win the Job Examining the whole interview process, from preparation to close, this book gives special attention to nine important red flags employers often interpret as job knock-outs: no experience; poor grades; no diploma or degree; been fired; job hopper; no focus on the jobs held; poor references; criminal record; over-qualified. 2004 Adult Nonfiction Book (Jobs and Small Business) |
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Krannich, Ronald L. Best Jobs for Ex-offenders This is the first book to outline jobs for ex-offenders. It profiles 101 opportunities (job outlook, nature of work, qualifications, earnings, contacts) that are open to ex-offenders. It also identifies various jobs closed to ex-offenders by law because of their convictions. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 650.14 K 2009 |
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Krannich, Ronald L. The Ex-offender's Job Hunting Guide : 10 Steps to a New Life in the Work World Written for newly released prisoners, this guide challenges former criminals to examine their personal attitudes and develop the job search skills needed to find the right job for long-term success. The authors offer advice on identifying strengths and weaknesses, finding community resources, writing applications and resumes, interviewing with an employer, and negotiating a salary. 2005 Adult Nonfiction Book 331.128 K |
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Krannich, Ronald L. The Ex-offender's Quick Job Hunting Guide Filled with practical tests and exercises for organising and implementing 10 key steps for re-entering the world of work. 2006 Adult Nonfiction Book 650.14 K |
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McNulty, Neil P. The Ex-offender's 30/30 Job Solution Ex-offenders know the importance of lifeboat jobs. Being released from prison without money, a job, or family support, and facing immediate housing, clothing, food, and transportation needs, they need to quickly land a job near where they live. This book shows ex-offenders how to conduct an effective 30/30 job search - land a job within 30 days and within 30 miles of home. Filled with step-by-step how-to advice for success. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 650.14 M 2009 |
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Moore, Wes, 1978- The other Wes Moore : One Name Two Fates Two kids with the same name were born blocks apart in the same decaying city within a few years of each other. One grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, army officer, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison. Here is the story of two boys and the journey of a generation. 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book (Biography) |
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Myers, Ford R., 1954- Get the Job You Want Even When No One's Hiring : Take Charge of Your Career Find a Job You Love and Earn What You Deserve! Get the Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring explains the special strategies necessary to land a job during an economic crisis and integrates comprehensive, practical guidance on both job search and career management. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 650.14 M 2009 |
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Rollo, Ned. Man I Need a Job! : Finding Employment with a Criminal History 2004 Adult Nonfiction Book HV9288 .R65 2004 |
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Ross, Jeffrey Ian. Beyond Bars : Rejoining Society After Prison A guide to help ex-offenders after they are released from incarceration. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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Sull, Errol Craig. The Ex-inmate's Complete Guide to Successful Employment 1998 Adult Nonfiction Book HV9288 .S85 1998 |
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Sull, Errol Craig. Makin' it : a Parole and Probation Survival Guide 1999 Adult Nonfiction Book HV9288 .S86 1999 |
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