Timothy Conaway was luckier than many ex-offenders when leaving his eight-year prison sentence for drug-related offenses: He had already established some professional connections and quickly found a job following incarceration.
Many ex-offenders face a much tougher road back to reintegration. They simply need an opportunity, Conaway said.
“Everybody deserves a chance, just one chance,” Conaway said. “Let them show you they have the drive to work.”