Lisa Johnson

#workforce development professional with a focus on equity in education and employment opportunities for young people globally. Opinions expressed are my own.

[Lisa Suits @LisaSuits]

See @NIWLLisa Lisa Johnson explain why STEM education iis so important during COVID-19

[FHI 360 @fhi360]

A4. Occupational licensing in certain sectors is not always available for someone with a criminal record; this locks out #fairchance hiring in many industries. #SecondChanceMonth

[Chan Zuckerberg Initiative @ChanZuckerberg]

A4: What hurts my ❤️ is the impact on families
1 in 2 Americans has an immediate family member who has been incarcerated
1 in 2 children have a parent with a record
#SecondChanceMonth

[FHI 360 @fhi360]

A3. @FHI360’s partner, @OPP_Helps_Youth helps provide #fairchance hiring for previously incarcerated youth. They hire youth ambassadors and participants from the Compass Rose Collaborative. #SecondChanceMonth

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

We couldn't agree more!

[Chan Zuckerberg Initiative @ChanZuckerberg]

A3: People with criminal records are just that: people. People with skills, people with talents which can benefit any business. Employers I have spoken with say system impacted people are some of their best employees: committed, hard-working and respectful #SecondChanceMonth

[FHI 360 @fhi360]

A2. @FHI360 leads the Compass Rose Collaborative, comprised of nine communities across the US, providing second chances for work, education and community. Some of our partners include - @OPP_Helps_Youth, @TheRightWay and @TheNYEC.
https://t.co/UVbBkcjaLJ
#SecondChanceMonth

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

A7: @fhi360, the intermediary for the Compass Rose Collaborative with 9 fabulous organizations across the country serving young adults through DOL reentry. Ask youth and @CLASP_DC, NLC, USDOL also elevate effective practice with this important population #SecondChance2020

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

#SecondChance2020 Offer training to youth behind the walls so they leave with skills to walk into work with access to meaningful high wage jobs. Offer post-release requirements (parole appts, drug tests, etc.) at times that don’t interfere with their education and job schedules.

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

A5: Access to mentors and caring adults with positive youth development approaches are essential in this developmental phase. #SecondChance2020 promotes mentorship to connect youth to work, school and community.

[CLASP @CLASP_DC]

A2a: Young adults impacted by the justice system may not have a valid ID, preventing them from enrolling in education and training programs or employment. Partnerships w/ corrections, DMV and dept. of vital records can help ensure identification upon release. #secondchance2020

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

A4: Returning citizens are community members. Integrating back, building relationships and a sense of connection is integral to human development. #SecondChance2020 the community at large has resources and supports to offer youth.

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

CLASP outlines essential partnerships - couldn't agree more!

[CLASP @CLASP_DC]

A2a: Young adults impacted by the justice system may not have a valid ID, preventing them from enrolling in education and training programs or employment. Partnerships w/ corrections, DMV and dept. of vital records can help ensure identification upon release. #secondchance2020

[Andrew Moore @AndrewOMoore]

A2. One critical partner for reconnecting to sound #education pathways: a local #reengagement center or program. More at https://t.co/xjSvBIPJQc #SecondChance2020 @TheNYEC

[FHI 360 @fhi360]

A3: Young people returning from incarceration have had barriers to basic needs such as, housing, food, health, nutrition, and hygiene. #SecondChance2020

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

A3. Financial support to meet basic needs – food, housing, medicines, hygiene, transportation to work, childcare, access to internet for learning and communicating. #SecondChance2020

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

#A2. Inability to receive certain licenses for several industries. Many #SecondChance2020 employers have changed hiring practices to hire youth to contribute their skills and continue learning while earning.

[FHI 360 @fhi360]

A1: Incarceration has devastating and life-long consequences on the employment, education, health, and well-being of formerly incarcerated individuals, their families and their communities. #SecondChance2020

@CLASP_DC

[Lisa Johnson @NIWLLisa]

A1. Young people are often treated unfairly, return with a stigma that employers and their community don’t see past. They have served their time and deserve to be viewed for the assets they are and strengths they bring. #SecondChance2020