How does someone with a felony find housing?
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Elsi
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Thank you so much Tired! Trying to stay optimistic.
Jabberwockey
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This is what I give the offenders in my class.
Some useful web sites.
All of the following web sites were obtained by doing two Google searches. The first is felon friendly employers and the second is felon transitional housing. These searches give many thousands of web sites for you to search through. The ones I've listed here are some of the more common results. Most will require you to create an account to gain full access to the information that they contain. When reading the information on these sites, take it with a grain of salt. Sometimes the list is area specific and more often than not they are incomplete. Even if they are accurate today, it doesn't mean they will be six months from now. Remember to verify this information with the company itself. This list is by no means all encompassing. If you think of another type of web site or search that would be beneficial after your release, please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to update with more information as I receive it.
https://jobs.mo.gov/jobseeker is the web address for Missouri job hunters. You will find links on this web site on how to find your local career center, how to prepare for the job hunt, and many other job related items.
http://www.monster.com/ is a web site that allows you to search specific areas for potential job positions. It also has an area to upload your resume` to their site as well as learn how to write a resume` or cover letter.
http://www.indeed.com/ is another job search web site similar to Monster.
https://exoffenders.net/employment-jobs-for-felons/ lists many employers who will hire convicted felons. Remember that some employers will hire felons depending on their convictions. I have seen several that will hire felons unless they have a violent conviction.
https://xamire.com/ is a web site that lists some felon friendly employers by state, but also lists felon friendly landlords. It also has discussion forums where you can ask questions and people will respond based on their personal experiences. Online forums can be a great place to get information but remember to verify the information you have received as you never know how much effort they put in to finding the information themselves.
http://felonyfriendly.org/#axzz3p2ThTXRw Their own explanation- Felonyfriendly.org is a felon help services directory. We are new, and making it possible to give you access to all relevant felon services, such as: support communities, felon employment services, housing assistance, felon program information, and more!.
https://www.thenextstep99.com/ is the web site for the Cooperative of Felon Friendly Employers, or Coffe program. They maintain a nation wide database of felon friendly employers.
http://www.helpforfelons.org/ Their own explanation-Help For Felons is an organization that is dedicated to helping felons be successful in every aspect of life by providing helpful and current information related to felons and ex-offenders. Our goal is to give you the tools that you need to not only live, but to be successful and live a fulfilling life.
We have information regarding felon friendly jobs and careers, reentry programs, felon friendly apartments /housing and financial advice regarding loans and grants for felon.
https://fafsa.ed.gov/ is the official web site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the U.S. Department of Education. On this web site, you can fill out or update your fafsa, request a new pin, and get school codes.
http://www.mo.gov/work/job-seekers/ is the State of Missouri web site where you can apply for state employee merit and non-merit positions. It also has links with job information for positions around the state and country.
http://www.onetonline.org/ is the web site that ties in with the O-Net book. It give more detail that what is in the book and is much easier to search.
http://www.linkedin.com/ is a work based social networking site. While it may be helpful in building up contacts for networking purposes, I would advise caution when using information from this site. Like any other social media site, if you don't personally know the individual they may misrepresent themselves.
http://www.simplyhired.com/ is another job hunting web site similar to Monster and Indeed listed above.
https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm at a glance appears to be very similar to other job hunting sites such as Monster and Indeed. Digging a little deeper I found that this web site can provide you with information about a companies salary, hiring techniques, interview questions asked, and even reviews which can give information on overtime availability and company practices.
http://www.idealist.org/ is also similar to Monster and Indeed but doesn't appear to have as much information. While Monster and Indeed reveal many job opportunities in the local area, this web site shows none. This is possibly due to being a newer site and maybe employers have to actively list on each site but that is just a guess.
http://www.internships.com/ appears to be, as its title suggests, entirely devoted to connecting people with internship opportunities. It does, however, give additional information on the internship process.
https://www.usajobs.gov/ is the web site for seeking information and jobs with the Federal Government.
http://guides.wsj.com/careers/how-to-identify-job-opportunities/how-to-search-for-a-job-online/ gives tips on how to better job hunt online.
http://www.joined.com/ appears to be a combination of the standard job hunting web sites like Monster and job related social media sites like Linkden. Can't say for sure as I couldn't make an account at work to see.
http://www.beyond.com/ appears to be similar to Joined. Combination job hunting/job related social media.
http://www.wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html has articles about current trends in employment.
http://csg-inc.com/ appears to be a company that matches prospective employees to prospective employers. Unsure if it would be a paid service without having an account but that would be my guess.
http://www.employment911.com/ another site similar to Monster and Indeed.
http://www.employmentguide.com/ is similar to Monster and Indeed but appears to have information on Job Fairs as well as veteran specific information.
http://www.globalrecruiters.com/ see http://csg-inc.com/ but much more specific. They focus on Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Tax, and Construction industries.
http://www.careermarketplace.com/ again, similar to Monster and Indeed.
https://www.guru.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=http://www.guru.com/pro/professional possibly the same as Monster and Indeed but can't verify that as you HAVE to log in to be able to view the site.
https://www.fairshake.net/ offers a list of nation wide resources.
http://www.startherestl.org/re-entry.html is a site focused on resources available in the St Louis area.
http://www.corrections2community.org/ offers a list of nation wide resources.
http://jobsforfelonshub.com/ gives information about felon friendly employers as well as answering some “Can felons do this or go there” type questions. They also have a downloadable book and I will add a review of its usefulness after I've had a chance to read through it.
http://www.howfelonscangetjobs.com/p/incredible-list-of-companies-that-hire.html gives a list of felon friendly employers. It also advertises a book about how ex-offenders can get jobs. Never read the book so cant vouch for it one way or the other but it looks like its only $5 so might be worth a shot.
http://jobsthathirefelons.org/ is similar to the above web site.
https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/Interview/interview-tips.aspx is the Career Center's web site. It also gives information on State and Federal grants.
https://apps.dese.mo.gov/GEDManagement/Transcript_Search.aspx is where you can get a copy of your GED.
http://hirenetwork.org/ gives information for felons seeking to reenter the work force.
http://exoffenderreentry.com/ has a bunch of books and what not for sale. Geared towards correctional facilities but the links tab could be helpful.
http://ojp.gov/fbnp/reentry.htm is geared towards organizations setting things up but can get you going in the right direction as you can find out where Federal reentry grant money is being spent.
http://www.saferfoundation.org/ has a variety of reentry information.
http://laborfinders.com/ is a website for temp and temp to hire jobs.
https://manpower.com/ is the website for Manpower Temporary Services.
http://www.olsten.com/Pages/default.aspx is another website for temp and temp to hire jobs.
http://www.kellyservices.com/global/home/ is a website for temp, temp to hire, and direct hire jobs.
http://www.elitestaffinginc.com/ is the website for another temp service.
http://www.careerbuilder.com/?cbrecursioncnt=1 is similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
http://www.careerbuilder.com/?cbrecursioncnt=1 redirects to the life section of the Wall Street Journal. Articles talk about trends in employment.
http://nationjob.com/ is similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
http://www.jobs.com/ is a job search website run by Monster.
https://www.bls.gov/ gives information on job trends by area. Also has the Occupational Outlook Handbook online.
http://caastlc.org/programs.html lists programs and services available in the St Louis area.
http://2ndchances4felons.com/ lists re-entry resources in the St Louis area.
http://wetfeet.com/ has job hunting and interviewing information.
http://recruitersonline.com/ appears to be similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
http://www.bestjobsusa.com/ appears to be similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential Quoted from the web site itself. “Quintessential Careers is your one-stop source for the latest career tools, job search tips, and expert advice. No matter where you are in your career, we can help empower you to find the success you deserve.”
http://parw.com/ has resume writing and interviewing help.
http://careerdirectors.com/ has resume writing help.
http://www.thenrwa.com/ has resume writing help.
https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/career-resources/netintv/ has help with networking and interviewing.
http://new.ryze.com/ is a networking site similar to Linkden.
http://www.spoke.com/ lets you search for business information.
http://www.interviewpro.com/ is a site that helps with interviewing. Has free and premium pay levels of information.
http://job-interview.net/ helps you with interviewing skills.
http://www.cjmstlouis.org/index.html has information on resources in the St Louis area.
http://jobstar.org/ has job hunting information for the southern California area but also appears to have some decent informational links concerning job hunting in general.
https://www.salaryexpert.com/ seems like a decent place to research a particular job. Gives career planning information.
http://successfulrelease.com/guide-to-opening-a-bank-account-for-felons/ gives tips and advice about opening up a bank account.
https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/ is the website for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program.
http://bonds4jobs.com/ is the website for the Federal Bonding program.
http://warehousemantraining.com/ is a company that is currently in Kansas City and Springfield and looking to expand to St Louis. They have a two week training program for the warehousing industry and will also help with job placement. They don't contract with a company that pays less than $12.50 per hour.
http://lionheart.org/prison/state-b...MI4vjB5N621QIVAYxpCh3L5AiEEAAYASAAEgI3OfD_BwE State by state listing of re-entry programs for prisoners.
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/governme...issouri-Small-Business-Development-Center.cfm
“The Missouri Small Business Development Center Program delivers up-to-date counseling, training, and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management.” The overview from the website.
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-employers/assessments.html is the website where you can access your NCRC test results. REMEMBER YOUR STUDENT ID! If you took it while in doctor it is your doctor ID #.
www.myworkkeys.com is an easier way to get to access your NCRC test results. You will need your Date of Birth, the EXACT name that was on the paperwork when you took the test, and your doctor ID# which will be your examinee # IF you took it while in doctor.
https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/index.html Federal Deposit Insurance Company web site giving all kinds of financial training and education.
https://portal.missouriconnections.org/ The below is from the website. What Can Missouri Connections Do for Me?
Missouri Connections can help you better understand yourself and your work interests so you can explore education and career options to create a plan to find employment.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html?exp=5
“The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.” From the website.
https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/catalog-of-federal-domestic-assistance-cfda The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal government. CFDA provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments.
http://www.metcenterstl.com/programs.html Offers multiple vocational training programs in the St Louis area. Some require Father Support Center referral.
Some useful web sites.
All of the following web sites were obtained by doing two Google searches. The first is felon friendly employers and the second is felon transitional housing. These searches give many thousands of web sites for you to search through. The ones I've listed here are some of the more common results. Most will require you to create an account to gain full access to the information that they contain. When reading the information on these sites, take it with a grain of salt. Sometimes the list is area specific and more often than not they are incomplete. Even if they are accurate today, it doesn't mean they will be six months from now. Remember to verify this information with the company itself. This list is by no means all encompassing. If you think of another type of web site or search that would be beneficial after your release, please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to update with more information as I receive it.
https://jobs.mo.gov/jobseeker is the web address for Missouri job hunters. You will find links on this web site on how to find your local career center, how to prepare for the job hunt, and many other job related items.
http://www.monster.com/ is a web site that allows you to search specific areas for potential job positions. It also has an area to upload your resume` to their site as well as learn how to write a resume` or cover letter.
http://www.indeed.com/ is another job search web site similar to Monster.
https://exoffenders.net/employment-jobs-for-felons/ lists many employers who will hire convicted felons. Remember that some employers will hire felons depending on their convictions. I have seen several that will hire felons unless they have a violent conviction.
https://xamire.com/ is a web site that lists some felon friendly employers by state, but also lists felon friendly landlords. It also has discussion forums where you can ask questions and people will respond based on their personal experiences. Online forums can be a great place to get information but remember to verify the information you have received as you never know how much effort they put in to finding the information themselves.
http://felonyfriendly.org/#axzz3p2ThTXRw Their own explanation- Felonyfriendly.org is a felon help services directory. We are new, and making it possible to give you access to all relevant felon services, such as: support communities, felon employment services, housing assistance, felon program information, and more!.
https://www.thenextstep99.com/ is the web site for the Cooperative of Felon Friendly Employers, or Coffe program. They maintain a nation wide database of felon friendly employers.
http://www.helpforfelons.org/ Their own explanation-Help For Felons is an organization that is dedicated to helping felons be successful in every aspect of life by providing helpful and current information related to felons and ex-offenders. Our goal is to give you the tools that you need to not only live, but to be successful and live a fulfilling life.
We have information regarding felon friendly jobs and careers, reentry programs, felon friendly apartments /housing and financial advice regarding loans and grants for felon.
https://fafsa.ed.gov/ is the official web site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the U.S. Department of Education. On this web site, you can fill out or update your fafsa, request a new pin, and get school codes.
http://www.mo.gov/work/job-seekers/ is the State of Missouri web site where you can apply for state employee merit and non-merit positions. It also has links with job information for positions around the state and country.
http://www.onetonline.org/ is the web site that ties in with the O-Net book. It give more detail that what is in the book and is much easier to search.
http://www.linkedin.com/ is a work based social networking site. While it may be helpful in building up contacts for networking purposes, I would advise caution when using information from this site. Like any other social media site, if you don't personally know the individual they may misrepresent themselves.
http://www.simplyhired.com/ is another job hunting web site similar to Monster and Indeed listed above.
https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm at a glance appears to be very similar to other job hunting sites such as Monster and Indeed. Digging a little deeper I found that this web site can provide you with information about a companies salary, hiring techniques, interview questions asked, and even reviews which can give information on overtime availability and company practices.
http://www.idealist.org/ is also similar to Monster and Indeed but doesn't appear to have as much information. While Monster and Indeed reveal many job opportunities in the local area, this web site shows none. This is possibly due to being a newer site and maybe employers have to actively list on each site but that is just a guess.
http://www.internships.com/ appears to be, as its title suggests, entirely devoted to connecting people with internship opportunities. It does, however, give additional information on the internship process.
https://www.usajobs.gov/ is the web site for seeking information and jobs with the Federal Government.
http://guides.wsj.com/careers/how-to-identify-job-opportunities/how-to-search-for-a-job-online/ gives tips on how to better job hunt online.
http://www.joined.com/ appears to be a combination of the standard job hunting web sites like Monster and job related social media sites like Linkden. Can't say for sure as I couldn't make an account at work to see.
http://www.beyond.com/ appears to be similar to Joined. Combination job hunting/job related social media.
http://www.wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html has articles about current trends in employment.
http://csg-inc.com/ appears to be a company that matches prospective employees to prospective employers. Unsure if it would be a paid service without having an account but that would be my guess.
http://www.employment911.com/ another site similar to Monster and Indeed.
http://www.employmentguide.com/ is similar to Monster and Indeed but appears to have information on Job Fairs as well as veteran specific information.
http://www.globalrecruiters.com/ see http://csg-inc.com/ but much more specific. They focus on Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Tax, and Construction industries.
http://www.careermarketplace.com/ again, similar to Monster and Indeed.
https://www.guru.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=http://www.guru.com/pro/professional possibly the same as Monster and Indeed but can't verify that as you HAVE to log in to be able to view the site.
https://www.fairshake.net/ offers a list of nation wide resources.
http://www.startherestl.org/re-entry.html is a site focused on resources available in the St Louis area.
http://www.corrections2community.org/ offers a list of nation wide resources.
http://jobsforfelonshub.com/ gives information about felon friendly employers as well as answering some “Can felons do this or go there” type questions. They also have a downloadable book and I will add a review of its usefulness after I've had a chance to read through it.
http://www.howfelonscangetjobs.com/p/incredible-list-of-companies-that-hire.html gives a list of felon friendly employers. It also advertises a book about how ex-offenders can get jobs. Never read the book so cant vouch for it one way or the other but it looks like its only $5 so might be worth a shot.
http://jobsthathirefelons.org/ is similar to the above web site.
https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/Interview/interview-tips.aspx is the Career Center's web site. It also gives information on State and Federal grants.
https://apps.dese.mo.gov/GEDManagement/Transcript_Search.aspx is where you can get a copy of your GED.
http://hirenetwork.org/ gives information for felons seeking to reenter the work force.
http://exoffenderreentry.com/ has a bunch of books and what not for sale. Geared towards correctional facilities but the links tab could be helpful.
http://ojp.gov/fbnp/reentry.htm is geared towards organizations setting things up but can get you going in the right direction as you can find out where Federal reentry grant money is being spent.
http://www.saferfoundation.org/ has a variety of reentry information.
http://laborfinders.com/ is a website for temp and temp to hire jobs.
https://manpower.com/ is the website for Manpower Temporary Services.
http://www.olsten.com/Pages/default.aspx is another website for temp and temp to hire jobs.
http://www.kellyservices.com/global/home/ is a website for temp, temp to hire, and direct hire jobs.
http://www.elitestaffinginc.com/ is the website for another temp service.
http://www.careerbuilder.com/?cbrecursioncnt=1 is similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
http://www.careerbuilder.com/?cbrecursioncnt=1 redirects to the life section of the Wall Street Journal. Articles talk about trends in employment.
http://nationjob.com/ is similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
http://www.jobs.com/ is a job search website run by Monster.
https://www.bls.gov/ gives information on job trends by area. Also has the Occupational Outlook Handbook online.
http://caastlc.org/programs.html lists programs and services available in the St Louis area.
http://2ndchances4felons.com/ lists re-entry resources in the St Louis area.
http://wetfeet.com/ has job hunting and interviewing information.
http://recruitersonline.com/ appears to be similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
http://www.bestjobsusa.com/ appears to be similar to Monster and Indeed dot com.
https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential Quoted from the web site itself. “Quintessential Careers is your one-stop source for the latest career tools, job search tips, and expert advice. No matter where you are in your career, we can help empower you to find the success you deserve.”
http://parw.com/ has resume writing and interviewing help.
http://careerdirectors.com/ has resume writing help.
http://www.thenrwa.com/ has resume writing help.
https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/career-resources/netintv/ has help with networking and interviewing.
http://new.ryze.com/ is a networking site similar to Linkden.
http://www.spoke.com/ lets you search for business information.
http://www.interviewpro.com/ is a site that helps with interviewing. Has free and premium pay levels of information.
http://job-interview.net/ helps you with interviewing skills.
http://www.cjmstlouis.org/index.html has information on resources in the St Louis area.
http://jobstar.org/ has job hunting information for the southern California area but also appears to have some decent informational links concerning job hunting in general.
https://www.salaryexpert.com/ seems like a decent place to research a particular job. Gives career planning information.
http://successfulrelease.com/guide-to-opening-a-bank-account-for-felons/ gives tips and advice about opening up a bank account.
https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/ is the website for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program.
http://bonds4jobs.com/ is the website for the Federal Bonding program.
http://warehousemantraining.com/ is a company that is currently in Kansas City and Springfield and looking to expand to St Louis. They have a two week training program for the warehousing industry and will also help with job placement. They don't contract with a company that pays less than $12.50 per hour.
http://lionheart.org/prison/state-b...MI4vjB5N621QIVAYxpCh3L5AiEEAAYASAAEgI3OfD_BwE State by state listing of re-entry programs for prisoners.
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/governme...issouri-Small-Business-Development-Center.cfm
“The Missouri Small Business Development Center Program delivers up-to-date counseling, training, and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management.” The overview from the website.
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-employers/assessments.html is the website where you can access your NCRC test results. REMEMBER YOUR STUDENT ID! If you took it while in doctor it is your doctor ID #.
www.myworkkeys.com is an easier way to get to access your NCRC test results. You will need your Date of Birth, the EXACT name that was on the paperwork when you took the test, and your doctor ID# which will be your examinee # IF you took it while in doctor.
https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/index.html Federal Deposit Insurance Company web site giving all kinds of financial training and education.
https://portal.missouriconnections.org/ The below is from the website. What Can Missouri Connections Do for Me?
Missouri Connections can help you better understand yourself and your work interests so you can explore education and career options to create a plan to find employment.
- This site has many useful resources including job search, college/training exploration and self-awareness activities.
- Find answers to important questions such as "Who Am I?", "Where Am I Headed?", and "How Do I Get There?" To answer these questions, you need a plan.
- Ultimately it will help you find a job that matches your needs.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html?exp=5
“The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.” From the website.
https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/catalog-of-federal-domestic-assistance-cfda The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal government. CFDA provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments.
http://www.metcenterstl.com/programs.html Offers multiple vocational training programs in the St Louis area. Some require Father Support Center referral.
Elsi
Well-Known Member
Oh my goodness Jabberwockey what a treasure trove of sources! I'll have to spend some time with this. Thank you so much!
So far, finding a stable living situation has proven to be much more problematic than finding jobs. He seems to always be able to get a job - he has a talent for talking his way into about anything. Now keeping them is another story! Though the two are definitely interrelated - he would have an easier time keeping a steady job if he can find stable housing near transportation or within walking/biking distance. I am hopeful that this time on the streets has put an end to just quitting jobs for no reason. He seems motivated. We'll see. Actually, he told me he worked a couple shifts last weekend setting up rigging and what not for a couple concerts and was told he could come back this weekend if he wants to do it again. Maybe that will become a regular thing. And low-end restaurant jobs he seems to be able to walk into at a moments notice. Though he hates restaurant work - he has some congenital hearing loss and a slight tremor (from childhood, not drug related) that make him really uncomfortable trying to interact with customers front of house. But he's done it and is willing to do it again to get a roof over his head.
He told me last night that he's looking at a room from Craigslist today. It's close to both restaurant work and this concert venue. Crossing my fingers.
So far, finding a stable living situation has proven to be much more problematic than finding jobs. He seems to always be able to get a job - he has a talent for talking his way into about anything. Now keeping them is another story! Though the two are definitely interrelated - he would have an easier time keeping a steady job if he can find stable housing near transportation or within walking/biking distance. I am hopeful that this time on the streets has put an end to just quitting jobs for no reason. He seems motivated. We'll see. Actually, he told me he worked a couple shifts last weekend setting up rigging and what not for a couple concerts and was told he could come back this weekend if he wants to do it again. Maybe that will become a regular thing. And low-end restaurant jobs he seems to be able to walk into at a moments notice. Though he hates restaurant work - he has some congenital hearing loss and a slight tremor (from childhood, not drug related) that make him really uncomfortable trying to interact with customers front of house. But he's done it and is willing to do it again to get a roof over his head.
He told me last night that he's looking at a room from Craigslist today. It's close to both restaurant work and this concert venue. Crossing my fingers.
Jabberwockey
Well-Known Member
No problem. I've facilitated the Employability Skills class for several years now and every time I find a new resource I add it to that list.
I can tell you for a fact that he isn't lying about having trouble finding housing. My nephew found that out the hard way after his felony conviction without any prison time. He still played hell finding housing where he wanted and that was his first and only conviction.
Elsi
Well-Known Member
That's C's situation too. He has just the one conviction and was sentenced to only time served. The other person involved was also arrested and convicted. It was five years ago, with no arrests since. But it's a DV felony charge, and while some places seem to make exceptions for a single long-ago drug charge, anything violent seems to be a no go. Not that I can really blame them! If I were in their position I'm sure I would do the same thing - why take the chance? It just does make it really hard to get people with these backgrounds reintegrated into society.
He's made a tough road for himself. He's really smart - he loves reading and talking about history and philosophy and probably has the equivalent of a bachelors in those subjects through his own self-taught reading. If you want a three-hour conversation on Hegel vs. Kierkegard or the mystical practices of various native American tribes he's your guy. But he dropped out of high school as soon as he could without our permission, so on paper he's a 32 year old with a GED, checkered work history, no credit, and a violent felony charge. It's so so frustrating when you see what they are capable of and then they do nothing with it.
GoingNorth
Crazy Cat Lady
Elsi, DV is a tough one. Some landlords will accept anything but sex offenses and felony DV.
Why? Potential renters, if they find out that sex offenders, of those convicted of DV live in a building, don't want to rent there. The first because they worry for their or their childrens' safety, and the second because DV can be very disruptive to other tenants, whether or not they actually care about the actual issue.
Elsi
Well-Known Member
Don't I know it! I completely get it - I just don't know what to tell him to do about it.
Perhaps this room for rent will come through today.
GoingNorth
Crazy Cat Lady
He's going to have to find an all-rental mobile home park if he goes that route, and those are not nice places usually. He'll be exposed to a lot of drug use and possibly violence.
Mixed tenancy (owners and rented) and owners only parks do background checks.
I know when I bought a trailer in an owners
only park (and nothing fancy at all) They also didn't allow felons, DV, or drug users to own trailers on that property.
For all that, we had 2 meth labs catch fire, a murder, several DV incidents, several break ins, etc., during the 10 or so years I lived there.
