Iowa could soon be alone in the nation with felon voting ban — and become a bigger target for ban’s opponents
[Source: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/investigations/2019/11/26/iowa-may-alone-felon-voting-ban-kentucky-prepares-drop-practice/4127351002/ The Des Moines Register, 26 November 2019, by Jason Clayworth] Iowa is poised to become the only state that permanently bans felons from voting unless they receive gubernatorial approval — a distinction some opponents of the practice… Read More
Employers, community members experience what life is like for ex-offenders after prison
[Source: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Employers-community-members-experience-what-life-is-like-for-ex-offenders-after-prison-565127872.html KCRG, 18 November 2019, by Aaron Scheinblum] Low unemployment might be causing some businesses to give ex-offenders more opportunities in the job market, and in North Liberty, a nonprofit teamed up with the city to have… Read More
They Served Their Time and Now They’re Working to Win Back Right to Vote
[Source: https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/2019/01/16/area-residents-convicted-felonies-seeking-restoration-right-vote/2584688002/ The Iowa City Press Citizen, 16 January 2019, by Hillary Ojeda] Doren Walker and Todd Williams, of Kalona and Mt. Pleasant respectively, lost their right to vote after being convicted of felonies in the state of… Read More
A Resource Guide for People Leaving Prison
[Source: “A Resource Guide for People Leaving Prison,” Iowa Public Radio, 27 December 2017, by Rob Dillard] A Johnson County-based nonprofit is joining with the Iowa Department of Corrections to produce an on-line resource guide for people who… Read More
Prison art exhibit in Iowa City to raise awareness of ex-offenders’ challenges
[Source: “Prison art exhibit in Iowa City to raise awareness of ex-offenders’ challenges,” The Gazette, 28 December 2017, by Erin Jordan] IOWA CITY — Making customized greeting cards was Doren Walker’s prison hustle, a way to earn behind-bars… Read More
InsideOut’s re-entry simulation gives glimpse into the daily struggles for parolees
[Source: “InsideOut’s re-entry simulation gives glimpse into the daily struggles for parolees ,” CBS2, 19 October 2017, by Gabriela Vidal] CORALVILLE, Iowa (CBS 2/ FOX 28) — The InsideOut Re-entry program hosted its inaugural parolee simulation on Wednesday… Read More
Parole simulation puts public in former inmates’ shoes
[Source: “Parole simulation puts public in former inmates’ shoes,” The Press-Citizen, 19 October 2017, by Stephen Gruber-Miller] Every year in Johnson County, between 200 and 250 people leave prison and re-enter society. At a parole simulation on Wednesday,… Read More
Iowa City re-entry program helps former inmates make the transition from prison to the outside world
[Source: “Iowa City re-entry program helps former inmates make the transition from prison to the outside world,” The Gazette, 17 September 2017, by Michaela Ramm] IOWA CITY — Craig Rockenbach has decided to better himself. Rockenbach, 37, of… Read More
Johnson County organization helping former inmates
[Source: “Johnson County organization helping former inmates,” KCRG, 5 April 2017, by Beau Bowman] A organization in Johnson County is helping ex-cons stay out of jail. Inside Out Re-Entry held a forum Wednesday in Coralville where participants shared… Read More
Join us for an Alternatives to Violence (AVP) workshop on March 24th from 2-5. AVP is an all-volunteer, grassroots organization that offers experiential conflict transformation workshops in prisons, reentry communities, refugee camps, classrooms, and other environments in more than 60 countries worldwide.
This immersive workshop will consist of structured exercises, games, role plays, and group discussions. Workshops draw on people’s life experience and inner wisdom to help change how we engage in the problems and conflicts in our lives.
Space is limited - register now to save your spot! https://bit.ly/AVPWorkshop2024 #alternativestoviolence
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Thank you to the Lydia Circle from St Andrew Presbyterian Church for donating backpacks (and many more not seen here) filled with hygiene products for our members. This support means so much! #reentrymatters #reentry #volunteer
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March 4th: Expungement and Employment Barriers Clinic at Shelter House! Registration required by March 1 and space is limited.
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Reentry is more than employment or housing searches, it’s also getting out, socializing and having fun. Inside Out had a movie night on Friday where we watched Top Gun: Maverick, ate popcorn, pizza, and homemade cake and cookies thanks to our wonderful volunteers! #reentry #reentrymatters #formerlyincarcerated #returningcitizens
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Our volunteer Bill Schiefer won two awards at last month's appreciation event. The volunteer with the most hours in 2023 and the "Golden Toolbelt Award" for all of his incredible work repairing, maintaining, and coordinating contractors for our Reentry House. We are lucky to have Bill as a volunteer at Inside Out! #volunteer #reentrymatters
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Shoutout to Peter Nothnagle for winning our volunteer award of Mileage Maestro at last month's volunteer appreciation event. Peter always comes through (and often on very short notice) to give rides to help our members get to important appointments. Thanks Peter!
Interested in volunteering with Inside Out - shoot us a message! #volunteer #reentrymatters
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Last Updated: August 17, 2020 by InsideOut Reentry
Governor Reynolds pushing to approve more felon voting rights applications prior to caucuses
[Sources: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Governor-Reynolds-pushing-to-approve-more-felon-voting-rights-applications-prior-to-caucuses-566856321.html KCRG, 9 January 2020, Aaron Scheinblum] With just a few weeks until Caucuses night, Gov. Kim Reynolds is continuing to push to restore voting rights for felons that have been released from prison. Pat Garrett, Communications… Read More