http://www.catholicnewcreation.com/blog Restoration and Reconciliation Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:37:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) substantially cut back from in-prison  rehabilitation to expand the prison system and fund officer positions. This single thing has made the revolving door to prison spin even faster. There are not many prison programs that will change a ... http://www.catholicnewcreation.com/blog/what-are-the-best-in-prison-rehab-programs-in-the-texas-department-of-criminal-justice-threre-has-been-so-many-cut-backs-that-there-are-so-few/ It seems all transitional homes or halfway houses are lumped into the same negative category. They are simply a last resort for ex-offenders if they cannot find any other suitable place to stay. Is there any transitional homes out there that really do anything besides collect rent and don't ... http://www.catholicnewcreation.com/blog/is-there-really-a-difference-in-transitional-homes-half-way-houses-for-offenders/ There seems to be a blanket biased against people who have been incarcerated. There are some of the most talented and skilled people who, for the very reason they have been given a chance, would be the most loyal and hard working employees. Employers get a $2400 tax break ... http://www.catholicnewcreation.com/blog/are-there-liveable-wage-jobs-out-there-for-ex-offenders/