rjdeyoungJan 72 minUnderstanding the Context of ReentryThink about all the factors that are in play when a person is released from prison. If you’ve had decades of dysfunctional living and...
rjdeyoungJan 72 minMentoring Skills: Social ConnectionsIn this issue of Mentor Monthly we will take a look at #3 in the list of the three risk factors that we have focused on over the years....
rjdeyoungJan 72 minMentoring Skills: Social DistanceIn this issue we are addressing something called Social Distance. No, it’s not maintaining a six foot perimeter or wearing a mask,...
rjdeyoungJan 72 minMentoring Skills: Art of LearningIn this issue we are going to take a look at The Art of Learning. I believe having an open mindset and a willingness to learn can be...
rjdeyoungJan 72 minDo This, Don't Do That...Do this, don’t do that… The following list contains some good advice for mentoring. Many of the points are here because they have been...
montageservicesJan 23, 20213 min5 Simple Steps Towards A Better Employment PathHere are some simple steps to take for ensuring a better employment experience and pathway for individuals coming out of prison that have...
montageservicesOct 31, 20193 minMen and Women in ReentryMaking assumptions from a middle-class perspective One of the most interesting parts of my job is facilitating classes in prison for both...
montageservicesSep 19, 20193 minTools for Mentoring #2"Making it work in the legit world." This article is the second in a series we are creating to assist mentors in our Federal Reentry...
montageservicesSep 19, 20193 minTools for Mentoring #1 “Questions you should be asking” One question I get a lot from the mentors I work with is, "What sort of questions should I be asking my...
montageservicesApr 14, 20193 minUnderstanding systemsSo here you are, at another reentry coalition meeting, everybody finally finds a seat, the meeting opens and after all the introductions...
montageservicesApr 14, 20193 minWorking with campers Pre-release for Federal Prison Camp I’ve been in a lot of “camping” scenarios over the years. This seems to be part of the fabric here in...
montageservicesApr 14, 20193 minWorking with campers (part two)In our last session, we talked about the complex mix of "campers" in a federal prison camp. In this article, I'd like to focus on another...
montageservicesApr 14, 20193 minHow To Encourage Mentees To Write Down GoalsBy Ken Ehling Most people are not fans of formal goal setting and will avoid the task of writing down goals. Instead, they prefer to talk...