Category: Blog

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.

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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...

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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...

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Expanding Our Support through New Partnerships and Services

The past year has forced us to recognize a new normal, which can be scary. However, it has also shown us how we can band together to overcome anything. As we begin to navigate 2021, we here at GTL want to emphasize our unwavering commitment to our customers, especially those joining us for the first time.  With that said,...

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