Ten years. That’s how long in prison Ruben Gaona received for his role in a drug ring that transported cocaine and marijuana from Texas to Milwaukee in March 2010. Gaona grew up in El Paso with a ...

An estimated 60 percent of those leaving prison are unemployed a year later. But after a push for “second-chance hiring,” some programs show promise. By Talmon Joseph Smith For this article, Talmon ...

In a job-hunting market where every edge counts, most people look for ways to stand out—but what about those returning from prison? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. A ...

Employers are being urged to keep an open mind about hiring convicted criminals after they have left prison. A conference, hosted by Gaisce The President's Award, heard about the benefits of and ways ...

Richard Boykin works 10-hour days loading pallets of Pepsi products into trucks. Boykin was released from prison in June. He said having a job keeps him focused and is helping him rebuild his life.