An Essay By John DiMenna. Originally Published at Minutes Before Six. Reprinted With Permission. The first thing my lawyer told me to do was to write down the things I did, which was more complicated than I thought. And he said if I left anything out and the prosecutor found out, I would be in … Read more
By: Sabrena Morgan Before I left for prison, I had made a big mess. To put it lightly, my neighbors didn’t like me, and I can’t say I blame them. I live in the county on 10 acres in a nice, quiet area. When I slipped and fell back into addiction, I was not quiet. … Read more
By: Crag Stanland We like to put things, especially people, in boxes. We like to slap a label on that box and “know” what that person is. Notice I said what, not who. “What” is easy. “Who” involves a deeper level of understanding most people aren’t willing to explore. They’re either afraid to confront their … Read more
Bill Livolsi to be presenting at the 12th Annual Seminar on Fraud Prevention. Bill Livolsi will be a featured presenter at the 12th Annual Fraud and Corruption Awareness Seminar sponsored by The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Pittsburgh Chapter and the ACFE Greater Pittsburgh Chapter on May 20th at the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Event Center! … Read more
Criminal Defense Attorney for “Rust” Armorer Hannah Gutierrez. We were honored to have Jason Bowles as an April speaker in our White Collar Support Group™ Tuesday Speaker Series. You will find the video below! Jason is the criminal defense attorney in Albuquerque NM who represented Hanna Gutierrez, the armorer in the Rust movie case. Jason’s … Read more
By: Keith O In navigating the complex journey from incarceration to personal redemption, individuals often confront a myriad of challenges and transformative experiences that shape their path towards self-discovery and growth. As a dedicated member of our white-collar support group since April of 2019, I find myself frequently reflecting on my challenging journey through the … Read more
Washington State Representative, Lawyer, Civil Rights & Criminal Justice Reform Activist, And Formerly Incarcerated Person. Tues., June 4, 2024,7 pm ET, 4 pm PT Free and Open to All! We are honored to have Tarra Simmons as the June speaker in our White Collar Support Group™ Tuesday Speaker Series. Free and open to all! In 2011 Tarra was sentenced … Read more
Author, Public Speaker, Host of Nightmare Success Podcast We were honored to have Brent Cassity as our March speaker in our White Collar Support Group™ Tuesday Speaker Series. You will find the video below! Brent Cassity is an engaging storyteller that has a real-life transformational story. Everyone has built up prisons in their minds. Brent … Read more
By: Craig Stanland “Man, I’ve never seen anyone present with such raw, naked vulnerability.” It’s only thirty seconds after delivering a talk in downtown Brooklyn, and I’m a little caught off guard and humbled. I just laid bare my past: prison, loss, suicide ideation, and the path I took back to myself. I smile as … Read more
By: Michael Neubig There are many things that make us happy. Family, travel, hobbies, exercise, reading, watching sports, listening to music, and yes, work. We often take the last one for granted as we spend so much time at it. We count the days until the weekend, weeks until vacation and years to retirement. But … Read more