Safer Foundation in the News
Balancing a criminal record and a resume | December 25, 2011
The Chicago Tribune spoke with Safer Foundation’s director of client services about finding employment after a felony conviction.
Foundation puts ex-cons to work | October 16, 2011
The Chicago Tribune features Safer Foundation during the holiday season.
Quad-City Agency Employees Honored for Their Work | September 24, 2010
Safer Foundation's Colleen Willman received recognition from the United Way for her work in the Quad Cities.
New Program for Those Just Released from Prison | September 22nd, 2010
Rockford's WIFR examines local reentry programs, focuses on Safer Foundation.
Forget the Bootstraps, Part III: Invisible Punishment | September 1, 2010
The Denver VOICE's Margo Pierce interviews Safer Foundation President/CEO B. Diane Williams.
Park National Advocate Leaves West Side Post | August 17, 2010
The Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest talks about Steven McCullough joining Safer Foundation as Chief Operating Officer.
Head of Bethel New Life to Leave | August 14, 2010
Terry Dean of the Austin Weekly News reports on Steven McCullough joining Safer Foundation as Chief Operating Officer.
CPS: Good Conduct Certificate Not Good Enough | July 29, 2010
The Chicago Tribune's Dawn Turner Trice tells the story of Darrell Langdon, whose criminal record prevented him from getting a job with Chicago Public Schools despite his Certificate of Good Conduct. Safer Foundation has been a strong advocate for expanding the eligibility for Certificates and was instrumental in the passing of Senate Bill 1050, which accomplished just that.
Summit of Hope Offers Direction for Those on Probation or Parole | July 23, 2010
Theresa Churchill of the Herald-Review in Decatur, Ill., discusses the Summit of Hope, which discussed services for people returning from probation or parole.
Employment and Recidivism: Efforts to Stop the 'Revolving Door' | June 20, 2010
Medill student Tey-Marie Astudillo discusses reentry programs with Safer Foundation's Veronica Cunningham for an online news blog.
Foundation Helps People Get a Second Chance | June 14, 2010
Thomas Geyer of the Quad-City Times interviews Safer Foundation Quad Cities staff members prior to a trivia night fundraiser.
ARRA Implementation Spotlight: City of Chicago Funds Two Green Workforce Training Programs with Stimulus Grants | May 14, 2010
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning examines the use of stimulus funds in the city, including a program run by Safer Foundation.
Bringing it All Home: The Challenges of Microfinance in the U.S. | May 11, 2010
Emily Riemer of Opportunity International blogs about microfinancing programs, including Safer Foundation's partnership with ACCION Chicago.
Employing an Ex-Convict. Is it Right? | April 16, 2010
Lily Garcia answers questions about reentry, discusses Safer Foundation in the Washington Post
Resource Connection Helps Offenders Find Jobs, Housing | April 12, 2010
Thomas Geyer of the Quad-City Times features the Q-C Advocates for Success, a partnership that includes Safer Foundation.
Betty Loren-Maltese's New Job | April 8, 2010
Chicago Tribune's Eric Zorn: Chicago's Safer Foundation has been working for three decades to smooth the re-entry into society of those released from prison. It is, in a very real sense, a crime-fighting organization.
Sheridan Prison Making a Difference for its Inmates | March 28, 2010
Edith Brady-Lunny of the Bloomington Pantagraph examines the success of Sheridan Correctional Center.
Unable to Get Jobs, Freed Inmates Return to Jail | February 17, 2010
A good piece by Eve Tahmincioglu for MSNBC that examines the challenges faced by inmates as they return to society. The story features an interview with Safer President/CEO Diane Williams.
Inside and Out | January 25, 2010
Safer Foundation President/CEO Diane Williams is featured as one of the interviews in this Chicago Public Radio series on juvenile justice.
Warehouse Offers Used Building Materials for Less | January 7, 2010
Safer Foundation’s federal stimulus green jobs deconstruction program was featured by Dorothy Tucker from CBS Channel 2 News.
Year in Review: Reporting on the Growing Ranks of the Unemployed | December 31, 2009
PBS NewsHour's Paul Solman revisits the topic of reentry during his year in review and discusses his visit to Safer Foundation earlier in the year.
Jail Release Just the Starte of One Man's Road to Redemption | December 15, 2009
The Huffington Post's Victoria Fine features Safer Foundation client Norris Cooper as part of their 12 Days, 12 Cities, 12 Families holiday giving campaign.
Finding Work After Prison | November 23, 2009
KWQC-TV in the Quad Cities talks about the challenges facing people with criminal records as they return to society following incarceration.
Eight Forty-Eight | November 19, 2009
Chicago Public Radio interviews Safer Foundation President/CEO Diane Williams about reentry efforts in Chicago.
Fair Helps Ex-Offenders | November 4, 2009
WREX in Rockford visits a resource fair for people with criminal records.
Mt. Vernon Looking at Reentry Program | October 29, 2009
Rorye O'Connor reports on the prospects of a new reentry program in Mt. Vernon, Ill.
Concern Raised for Drug Program at Sheridan | October 26, 2009
John O'Connor of the Associated Press discusses the drug program at Sheridan Correctional Center.
She Seeks Job Prospects for Ex-Offender Nephew | September 19, 2009
Nationally syndicated column Annie's Mailbox references Safer Foundation in a response to a reader seeking assistance for her nephew.
Ex-Cons Face Tough Path Back into Workforce | July 30, 2009
The Associated Press interviews former Safer client Juan Cruz to bring attention to the efforts of people with criminal records to return to the workforce.
Mayors Put Work First | July 22, 2009
Kimberly Hendrickson of City Journal examines the effectiveness of reentry programs in cities around the country.
Study Could Ease Worry Over Hiring Ex-Offenders | July 2, 2009
Kevin Johnson of USA Today interviews Safer Foundation's Veronica Cunningham about job prospects of people with criminal records.
A Second Chance | March 3, 2009
Safer client Juan Cruz tells his story to Dick Gordon on The Story by American Public Media.
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