by admin | Apr 18, 2018 | breaking barriers, criminal justice reform, education, legal, mass incarceration, Nolef Turns, virginia
Our mission is to help those who have been accused or convicted of a crime get back on their feet. If this is you, you know that this is an uphill battle. There are forces in this world that are hellbent on keeping you down. Unfortunately, in some jurisdictions, one...
by nolefturnsinc | Apr 4, 2018 | breaking barriers, criminal justice reform, justice impacted, mass incarceration, Nolef Turns, post-conviction, re-entry, support, virginia
Do you believe in second chances? April is Second Chances Month. Last year, at the urging of Prison Fellowship and its partners, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution declaring April “Second Chance Month”. This April, in partnership with more than 75...
by admin | Mar 30, 2018 | breaking barriers, criminal justice reform, justice impacted, legal, Nolef Turns, post-conviction, re-entry, virginia
People make mistakes all the time; the human factor dictates that actions are often less than perfect. The critical part about mistakes comes after the fact; take opportunities to learn how to act differently in the future. Each mistake is a learning opportunity to...
by admin | Mar 30, 2018 | breaking barriers, criminal justice reform, job-readiness, justice impacted, Nolef Turns, post-conviction, re-entry, virginia
If you have ever served time for a domestic violence conviction, it may seem difficult to secure employment. Summit Defense explains that “even a first-time conviction can lead to serious consequences and affect your employment prospects, your good name, burden you...
