Let’s begin with a simple math equation. If less recidivism = less crime, and less crime = less victims, then less recidivism = less victims. Introduction This is not my first time ‘down’. I am – by definition – a recidivist. I am not here to make excuses or justifications for my behavior. I know…
For me, it has always been easy to hide behind the façade that I’m fine and have “things” well in hand. Keeping everyone at arm’s length.
“Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s is the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.”
Ban the Box: Televerde, Arouet, and a Modern-Day Liberation Movement
As an Arouet supporter, you know I’m passionate about Arouet’s partnership with Televerde. Because of Televerde’s support, Arouet is able to provide the high-quality, wrap-around support services that allow our Arouet graduates to succeed and grow post-release. That’s why I’m bursting with pride that of one of our major partners and supporters, Televerde, has committed…
It takes a while for it to sink in. We are at the White House. But not for the tour that anyone can secure through our state senator or congressperson. We’ve been personally invited by the Office of the President of the United States to celebrate the passage of the First Step Act—the most aggressive criminal…
“Some families are like trees and ours is like a berry bramble. With a tree, you know the fruit will all be the same, but you’re always surprised with a berry bramble. If the pie turns out perfectly, does it matter what the fruit looks like?”
Did you know you can support the Arouet Foundation when you shop on Amazon Smile? With every purchase, $0.05 is donated to Arouet – and those nickels and dimes add up quickly! As of August, we received $94.54! Simply click on the link below, click yes to support Arouet, and remember to shop on Amazon…
