Job prospects improve for ex prisoners with effort and support
Ex offenders face a tough job market in a downturn but can boost odds through rehearing a short explaining speech, interviewing well, and case by case employer evaluation. Douglas County Jail re entry director Shannon Murphy, Washburn University professor Joe Ruskowitz, and local employers Toni Boyles and Peter Steimle stress opportunities aid reintegration and public safety by giving ex offenders a chance to prove progress and move on from past crimes.
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Burger Battle at Bay Leaf Showcases Amateur Chiefs
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