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Beyond The Record: Addressing Legal & Employment Barriers for Justice-Involved Survivors

Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

This panel discussion will explore the barriers justice-involved survivors face on their journey towards economic empowerment and long-term well-being. Experts will share their insight on the comprehensive legal needs of survivors, key strategies for supporting these needs, and community resources that can help.

By the end of this webinar, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the current legal needs and barriers survivors have and how it impacts economic empowerment.
  2. Determine the solutions and resources available to address barriers for justice-involved survivors.
  3. Recognize best practices for supporting justice-involved survivors with employment, financial asset building and career development.
  4. Discuss strategies that enhance and support current economic empowerment programming for justice-involved survivors.

Panelists:

  1. Jamie Beck, Free to Thrive
  2. KB White, Freedom Network USA
  3. Anne Bautista, Casa Cornelia Law Center

Date Created: January 6, 2022