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Scenario

When Going Straight Means Going Broke

I make twelve dollars an hour at a job that doesn't care about my record but my old life was making a thousand dollars a day and sometimes the math feels impossible.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The economic reality of legal work can feel like punishment that extends far beyond any sentence.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Reentry & Second Chances?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.