May 01, 2021
Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
As we continue to emphasize the importance of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging at GTL, we want to take the opportunity to recognize another group of people who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Asians and Pacific Islanders...
April 28, 2021
Education’s Impact on Second Chances
Second Chance Month highlights the importance of helping returning citizens reinvent themselves and turn their lives around. GTL recognizes that education is one of the key differentiators that reduce the recidivism rate.
April 14, 2021
Making the Most of a Second Chance – Christopher Washington’s Journey to GTL
2020 was a historic year, and thousands of people have taken to the streets to speak out on the issues that affect them the most, including criminal justice reform. The reason why I’m so passionate about criminal justice reform is because I’m a product of the system. In 2019, I was released from federal prison after serving nine years for weapons charges. During my sentence, I...
April 09, 2021
Reentry Spotlight: Second Chance Month
Everyone deserves a second chance. Every person has dignity and potential. As a family member or friend of an incarcerated—or formerly incarcerated—individual, you know this better than anyone. Second chances often go unfulfilled because so many barriers to resources and obstacles are faced by adults with a criminal record. GTL wants to help change that. April is Second Chance Month, which was started...