Resources for Returning Citizens in Cincinnati
Source: OJPC
Reentry after prison can be difficult. Many people leave prison with little no financial savings, job prospects, or affordable housing options.
While there are many unfair structural obstacles to reentry, here is a spreadsheet with groups of nonprofits and service organizations located in Greater Cincinnati that provide food and meals; furniture; housing and utility assistance; job training and education; medical, dental and mental health services; and transportation.
Categories
- advocacy
- fair hiring
- housing
- human rights
- second chance
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- a person with a criminal record
- incarcerated individuals
A Guide To Finding Housing After Incarceration
Source: MyMove.com
Whether you were recently released from prison or you have an incarcerated loved one and you’re wondering what to expect when an inmate comes home, we’ve built this guide to help. It’s loaded with information about finding housing for returning citizens. We’ve linked to plenty of resources to help jumpstart the best life after prison.
This May Help...
- a person with a criminal record
- advocates
- incarcerated individuals
Ohio Bail Reform Fiscal Impact Analysis
Source: ACLU of Ohio
Ohio’s bail system does not promote public safety— it simply allows some people to buy their release, regardless of what threat they may pose. It is also burdensome to taxpayers who end up footing the bill for long, unnecessary jail stays. Bail reform is needed to end wealth-based detention, bring Ohio’s courts into compliance with the United States Constitution, save money, and truly promote public safety.
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- advocacy
- bail
- policy
- pre-trial justice
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- advocates
- legal professionals
CIVICC Ohio
Source: OJPC
CIVICC: Civil Impact of Criminal Convictions database
This website provides an online database and search tools for anyone who wants to learn more about the collateral consequences of conviction in Ohio.
Categories
- advocacy
- fair hiring
- policy
- record sealing
- second chance
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- a person with a criminal record
- legal professionals
- students
$42,000 for a Courthouse Hour
Source: OJPC
The Cost of Processing Adult Criminal Cases in Hamilton County, Ohio. (2010)
Stress on the Streets: Race, Policing, Health and Increasing Trust, not Trauma
Source: Human Impact Partners with The Ohio Justice & Policy Center and The Ohio Organizing Collaborative
“This report draws upon existing research throughout the nation, as well as data from a survey of 470 Ohioans and information from eight focus groups held as part of the report. It explores the relationship between police-community relations and health, and identifies specific actions state and local-level decision makers can take to improve public health and public safety.”
(2015)
A Comprehensive Plan for Criminal Justice Reform in Ohio (2016)
Source: OJPC and ACLU of Ohio
“The time for modest, incremental steps is over. We must challenge ourselves to imagine a fundamentally different justice system that is truly just, and not merely focused on punishment. We must usher in an era of being smart on crime, not just tough on crime, where accountability does not mean punishment for punishment’s sake. We can create forms of accountability that restore the law-breaker to being a productive member of society while also offering more robust healing and restoration to crime victims.” (2016)
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- advocacy
- human rights
- policy
- second chance
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- advocates
- legal professionals
Certificates of Qualification for Employment: What Employers Need to Know
Source: OJPC
Employers who hire CQE-holders have the opportunity to maximize their applicant pool,
overcome mandatory hiring barriers under Ohio law and
gain immunity from negligent hiring liability.
Categories
- advocacy
- CQE
- fair hiring
- record sealing
- second chance
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- a person with a criminal record
- advocates
Ohio Parole Board application for executive clemency
Source: Ohio Parole Board
Application for individuals interested in applying for executive clemency in the State of Ohio.
Categories
- advocacy
- clemency
- policy
- sentencing
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- advocates
- incarcerated individuals
- legal professionals
Avoiding the Box, Banning the Box, Reframing the Box
Source: TedX Marion Correctional
Stephen JohnsonGrove (former policy director at OJPC) delivers this talk on CQEs and CAEs and how they can open doors to employment for people with criminal records.
(2014)
Categories
- advocacy
- CQE
- fair hiring
- human rights
- policy
- second chance
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- a person with a criminal record
- advocates
