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| September 2023 Newsletter |
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Drumroll please... ������
We are so excited to announce the winner of Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility (AVCF) Business Pitch Competition!
�� Pocket Sandals ����
Have you ever been out somewhere, wearing what turns out to be an uncomfortable pair of shoes, and your feet start to hurt?
With Pocket Sandals, you have a comfortable pair of sandals at the ready! These sandals fold up and are vacuum sealed to fit right into your pocket or purse, so you have them at the ready when your feet need some relief.
Congratulations to Michael M., Eric, Federico, Anthony, M-Jay, and Forrest on their winning business idea!
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Adopting a Gender Responsive Approach for Women in the Justice System
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While men still account for the majority of people in the criminal justice system, the proportion of women has been growing steadily over the past several decades. More than a million women are now either in prison or jail or on community supervision.
Despite this, criminal justice policies, practices, and programs have historically been designed for men and applied to women without consideration of women’s distinct needs. While gender-neutral approaches—if evidence-based— can be effective in reducing recidivism for both men and women, research has shown that gender-responsive approaches result in far better outcomes for women.
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Background Checks and Fair Chance Hiring
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It’s no secret that hiring justice-impacted individuals can be a way to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. Giving someone a fair chance can have an incredible impact not only on the person him/herself but also the employer and the communities they operate in. However, no matter how much an employer is bought into fair chances, quality candidates are still getting “stuck” when the background check comes into play.
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Seeking Shelter from Mass Incarceration
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Housing is one of our best tools for ending mass incarceration. It does more than put a roof over people’s heads; housing gives people the space and stability necessary to receive care, escape crises, and improve their quality of life. For this reason, giving people housing can help interrupt a major pathway to prison created by the criminalization of mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness.
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Come Volunteer with Breakthrough!
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Every Thursday: Coffee & Community
Join us for our weekly Coffee & Community event every Thursday at 8 AM at Blue Sparrow Coffee. This is a great opportunity for the Breakthrough community to connect with fellow stakeholders and catch up with participants on a weekly basis. It is also an excellent opportunity to invite those that have not been involved with us before—bring your friends! |
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CCF Business Pitch Competition and Graduation!
Event Date: December 12th
Sign up Date: October 31st
Join us on December 12th to volunteer at CCF for the Business Pitch Competition, and celebrate our participants journey to breakthrough to a better tomorrow with their families and loved ones! |
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Circle of Hope
Join us Tuesday evenings at CrossPurpose at 6:30 pm for Circle of Hope, a peer-led support group for all Denver residents who may have a history of incarceration and substance misuse. Each week is a new topic!
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