{"product_id":"2940153038049","title":"Finding A Job After Losing Your Way: Stories of Successfully Employed Ex-offenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone makes mistakes. If the mistake lands you in prison, it can negatively affect your ability to find employment for years to come. This book is about ex-offenders who have overcome the stigma of their criminal backgrounds to find sustainable employment.\u003cbr\u003eFinding A Job After Losing Your Way is a collection of victory stories of 11 individuals. Each profile is followed by endnotes offering their advice and effective strategies for finding employment when you can’t pass a background check. In this book you will meet:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrif, a bank robber whose biggest fear was being unable to find employment after 10 years in prison and left with the only option to return to illegal activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGillian, a former paralegal who went to prison for a highly publicized, white collar crime. Upon release, she was sure she could get a job in criminal law, having experienced both sides of the legal system. She was thwarted at every attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid, a black man who grew up in poverty and had a criminal record by 8th grade. He is now a mental health counselor and community activist, rubbing shoulders with some of the most influential people in Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding employment after being convicted of a crime is one of the most difficult steps ex-offenders take to reclaim their dignity and establish themselves as productive members of their communities. This book will serve as a guide and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terry Pile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122763579632,"sku":"2940153038049","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153038049_p0.jpg?v=1764027635","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153038049","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}