ex-cons
This Program Is Giving Ex-Cons a New Life in Professional Kitchens
"These guys are just the sweetest guys in the world," says Justin Fertitta, the chef behind the Doe Fund's Chef-in-Training program. "They're trying to survive like anyone else."
This Program Is Giving Ex-Cons a New Life in Professional Kitchens
"These guys are just the sweetest guys in the world," says Justin Fertitta, the chef behind the Doe Fund's Chef-in-Training program. "They're trying to survive like anyone else."
Traveling Abroad Sucks if You're an Ex-Con
Even after you've paid your debt to society, you can still get denied entry to another country.
Ex-Cons Remember Their Worst Jobs After Being Released from Prison
From a gig as a farm hand that involved fixing a cow's prolapsed vagina, to a job that involved picking up trash while walking through raw sewage.
I Spent a Quiet Afternoon Watching Ex-Cons Get Hypnotized
I went into the past-life regression session a sceptic – after watching an ex-con come out with tears in his eyes, I didn't know what to think.
What It’s Like to Get a Medical Marijuana Card as an Ex-Convict
"I've been locked up for a nickel bag of weed before, so to be able to walk around without the fear of the police bothering you is great. Getting weed [legally] is like a blessing."
Why Is It Still So Hard for Ex-Cons to Vote in Florida?
About a quarter of the ex-cons who can't vote in America live in the Sunshine State.
We Asked Former Inmates What It's Like to Deal with a Parole Officer
"They will tell you what you want to hear so you begin to trust them or think of them as a friend. Then they use what you share with them against you. They work for the government. They're goddamn cops. I have to remember that. I can't be their friend."
Visiting the Massage Parlor in Thailand That Only Employs Ex-Cons
The Chiang Mai Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners helps female inmates transition back into the real world—and for $5, it gives one of the best massages in the country.
How It Feels to Return to the Internet After a Decade in Prison
A lot can change when you spend 123 months behind bars.
Talking to British Ex-Cons About Quitting Crime
"The second time I went to jail, I was close to home with loved ones on the outside. I even drove past my house on a prison transfer! That was the game changer. I knew from that sentence I was done. No more."
The Life of a Seismic Gas Explorer in Canada’s Wilderness
You barely need a pulse to get a seismic job, as long as you are physically capable of the work. That's why it's a haven for ex-cons, high school drop-outs, and guys looking for the fastest way to clock enough full-time hours to claim employment...