Monthly Archive for: ‘April, 2008’

Child’s View ? Beauty and peril in Rwanda

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In a recent photography workshop in Rwanda, children explored the impact of malaria on their lives and communities.

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Help for Ex-offenders looking for Jobs: Body Language

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When looking for employment,  the message that our bodies send is just as important as the words we use.

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Help for Ex-offenders Looking for Jobs: Dressing for Success

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One of the most important elements of a successful job search and the subsequent interview is making the all important positive first impression.  You will never get a second chance to make a first impression. 

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Something for Ex-offenders to Think About

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Recently I was reading a few articles about pending legislation on both the state a federal level that would make it illegal to discriminate against ex-offenders with regard to employment, housing and public services.  This legislation would be a seemingly powerful step in helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society.  It would great if the law dictated that legally no one could be denied employment for being an ex-offender.  Being a product of the Civil Rights movement, I hold little faith in legislation.  Laws do not change attitudes.

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Still More Advice for Ex-offenders looking for Jobs

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You have been recently released and need a job to get on with the rest of your life.  Hopefully you have learned that life is all about choices.  The choices you continue to make will shape your life.  The job search is all about choices too. 
 

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Second Chance Act Will Help Prisoners Reenter Society

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President Bush Signs Second Chance Act of 2007Last week, President Bush signed the Second Chance Act of 2007, intended to strengthen programs that aid prisoner reentry.

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He has shown you what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. ~Micah 6:8