Across the Pond: Comparing the U.K. & U.S. Prison Systems
The United Kingdom, America’s one time rival and longtime ally, bears some similarities to its former colony.
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First Step Alliance
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Roadblocks to Reentry: Reducing Barriers to Car Ownership
Reintegrating into society following a period of incarceration presents numerous hurdles, with transportation representing a significant...
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Zac Rubi
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Entrepreneurship After Prison: Fresh Start Business Ideas
Reintegrating into society after a period of incarceration can be a daunting challenge, especially when it comes to securing employment....
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First Step Alliance
Apr 11, 20233 min read
Planned Credit Union for Formerly Incarcerated Seeking Startup Funding
Discrimination in financial services is a huge problem for millions of formerly incarcerated individuals, and especially impacts people...
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First Step Alliance
Jun 5, 20221 min read
AMERICAN BANKER Interview – Banking for Formerly Incarcerated
The media continues to shine a light on the financial challenges formerly incarcerated people face. American Banker recently published an...
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First Step Alliance
May 24, 20223 min read
Proposed Federal Credit Union for Returning Citizens Gets Green Light To Apply For a New Charter
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has extended its approval for a new charter application to the Organizing Members of...
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First Step Alliance
Apr 13, 20222 min read
Business Insider Interview – Second Chance Banking
There has been an increasing focus on systemic discrimination in accessing mainstream financial services for formerly incarcerated people...
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Nancy Eiden
Jan 6, 20226 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to Banking for Returning Citizens
What you need to know about mainstream banking services and fintechs, and why you should ultimately consider joining a Credit Union....
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First Step Alliance
Jan 3, 20226 min read
What We Can Learn From Norway’s Prison System: Rehabilitation & Recidivism
Today, Norway's prison system has become a model for the rest of the world, and some states in the U.S. are following Norway’s lead.
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