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What if you committed an offense and served your time in prison - now what? Unfortunately, there are enormous challenges to re-entry. One of the hardest is finding a job. The vast majority of employers won’t even let a convicted felon apply. Parole requires a steady residence, but affordable housing requires background checks. There's a catch-22 at every turn.
It’s no wonder that approximately two thirds of prisoners are projected to be rearrested within the first three years of release. This vicious cycle makes our community less safe, greatly affects children of incarcerated parents, and gives a life sentence to men and women who’s sentence is already over.
Second Chance Citizens illustrates that this doesn’t have to be the case. It’s a success story of a man who re-enters society and supports his family due to an employer giving him a chance. This story can be re-created. This can happen all over America. We want to share his story with you. Do you believe in second chances?
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@AdamShaiken 9 лет назад

Keep paying it forward, Seth. You inspire with your success. You have, indeed, achieved your own second chance and it is impressive to see what you have made of it ! Continued good fortune to you and may God continue to bless you and your family.

@RocketMyDog1 7 лет назад

People change, often completely, over the course of their lives. Everybody deserves a second, third, even a fourth chance. Don't keep people locked up for the rest of their lives just because they were once incarcerated.

@r_aguilar68 3 года назад

This man is a true inspiration to other felons.

@adolfhitler4892 9 лет назад

Seth, you brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for your honesty and will to break the cycle! Pay it forward.

@EvilLeprechuan 9 лет назад

It's not easy on the families on Convicts either. My father is a convicted murderer, and I am a jr. I was actually asked in a few interviews in the 80's and 90's if we were related when I was a teenager applying everywhere I could for a job, I had to move half a state away for a damn chance. If you don't want your family to have to go through the same discrimination, that is another reason to stay out.

@ciceroaraujo5183 8 лет назад

I'm so proud of this man

@vbg345 9 лет назад

I LOVE this! We MUST revolutionize our prison/criminal system. We must focus on rehabilitating individuals physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. And we must look at why so many men of color seemingly have no choices other than crime. We don't offer education. We don't offer opportunities beyond the military. It is a societal problem. And this imbalance must be addressed, and our population healed. It's not about "them". They are "US".

@timex8321 6 лет назад

never happen, non felons are brain washed against all of us... when shit its the fan, DO NOT fight with any of the sides, only with felons, BECAUSE they said guns are a god given wright, YET they play god, and trash all of our lives for life,,,

@charleneclausen328 9 лет назад

This is an excellent film and confirms what we see as huge roadblocks for the formerly incarcerated. More companies need to give people a chance....every felon isn't a hardened criminal and the fact they are a felon shouldn't define them! Thank you Goodwill for giving people a chance to rebuild their shattered lives. ~Charlene/OPEN ARMS helping women with reentry after incarceration

@zitawillingham4391 4 года назад

God bless this hard working young man your wife and children must be very proud of you keep up the great work peace

@ahyaok100 7 лет назад

its tough even if you haven't been to prison. this guy has my respect

@martyhausam5095 7 лет назад

I pulled up videos for Prison Reentry , this came up... Then I smiled, when I seen you work for Goodwill, I am a Reentry Specialist For Goodwill Arkansas. Love how Goodwill encourages people with a hand up, not a hand out!

@felixsanchez4760 9 лет назад

Congratulations to Seth for his fine achievements, and a sincere thank you to Brave New Films for everything you are doing with this spectacular body of work. Petition signed.

@onfireforgodalmighty7214 5 лет назад

I just happened across this video and it's not for me but I greatly enjoyed it. It made me happy that someone could make life better for themselves and their families. I wish that place would hire disabled military that served his country I got hurt early on and end up disabled. This world doesn't want to hire disabled veteran people at all either. It's very sad and heartbreaking because I've met a lot of ex-cons that wants to change their lives and make their life better. I met some that didn't want to as well. That's heartbreaking we are all people and we all make mistakes. Everyone has done something wrong in their lives.

@spaggs111 9 лет назад

Oh man, when he smiled, that was funny.

@merc731 9 лет назад

im 41...still have triuble getting a job ...had a felony when i was 16....16....

@michaelgray1803 6 лет назад

merc731 I feel you

@gets187 5 лет назад

You could have had that expunged

@randy109 8 лет назад

I've worked in Law Enforcement and Law Enforcement related jobs for the last 36 years. I've known many parolees on a personal level, many through Church or actual relatives that I've known since birth. Prisons quite often put a young Man in a situation where he gets "hard" or "strong" real quick or else. So, now you have a young Man who has been in a get tough or die situation for a couple of years and in there virtually ALL he has is "respect". Well, "respect" in prison is a powerful word. A Man will fight and fight HARD if he is "disrespected" in Jail or Prison Environment. The hardest lesson I have tried to get into any Parolee's head is that in the American workplace you WILL get disrespected almost daily by some kid who is in charge of you. Maybe it is just a shift manager at a fast food place but he WILL quite possibly "disrespect" you regularly to get you to do menial tasks. If you punch him you go back to jail and of course, lose your job. So you find yourself repeatedly back to Square One if you can't shake the Prison Attitude. Working at the bottom end at the most menial jobs is where a teen or a parolee must start his working career and "eating shit" is universal. If I could get one of my Parolees to accept this FACT he might do alright, but many just can't do it. Let's try to Respect Labor, no matter how menial it is. All Labor is "good" Labor if you are a Parolee or ex-felon. I know, because I've seen it for the last 3 decades...

@computerchip127 3 года назад

I spent 6 yrs in prison for trafficking weed and I never joined a prison gang. Did I suffer some at the hands of the prison nazi's? yes but it was only fighting. Better to lose a fight than kiss the ring of pure evil!

@ShanLiuGBM 8 лет назад

Great story. Hope the best.

@SuperMrCRAZYMAN 7 лет назад

The stigma that is the poison. Where felons want to make a difference, but as far as the people hiring they only see a felon as unworthy or just a person who can't change. How the hell is that going to fix anything, there simply making people homeless cause they either have nowhere to go or no money for a place to live. to make matters worse, many felons might be forced to go to crime or go back to crime, cause if no one hires them how are they gonna eat, get new cloths and shoes and other things and other things. I even heard a few stories where some people who got out of jail, but relized that they can't function or work anything thing just choose to kill themselves cause they don't want to go back to prison or be on the streets. It goes to show that the system isn't one to care or be helpful to those who need it.

@emilym3139 4 года назад

i love this what an amazing person he is and i hope life is still going well for him and his beautiful family. People deserve second chances if they are willing to work for it why not give them a shot

@NOBOX7 8 лет назад

Get born again brother , a man who lost his way an returned is the most awesome creation of Gods on this Earth home boy

@i-love-comountains3850 8 лет назад

I have seen that help many, but i personally find it easy to connect with that force which men have called "God," without professing my existence to a specific religion. All religions state clearly that the essence of God is Love, and that God is within all beings, and wants us to share our Love, Light, and Beauty with one another. The basic principles of Living Humbly, Helping those in need, being a Good and Kind person, these lessons are comoletely universal to all beings. This resonates with my soul, much moreso than the capitulation, guilt and self-hatred of basic human aspects found in so many so-called God-fearing religions. Love is what i choose to believe in and, in my experience, some of the best humans of my life have been those who transcend the chains of negativity within their religion and fully embrace the Love within themselves, instead, religious or not. Point is, you dont have to subscribe to a particular religion to know the message of Godliness. "The deepest part to being Black, is being African. The deepest part to being African, is being human. The deepest part of being Human... is being Love, Kindness, Compassion, Empathy, all that good stuff... The deepest part to being Love, is being GOD. so what would you rather be, [Race, creed, etc.], or GOD?" -- KRS ONE

@BillSmith-nf1co 9 лет назад

Criminal background checks are used for housing. I'm knocking down serious money and I still can't get a decent place. This discrimination needs to end!

@yensabi 8 лет назад

Every one deserves a second chance in life , i myself got that chance 15 years ago and have never been in trouble since , and i think the law should change to give people the motive to go out there and be proud......!

@obsidianseventyone1483 9 лет назад

Great story. Seth is an inspiration.

@susanhelgeland7995 9 лет назад

Great film. Thanks for sharing.

@WITH-THE-BUSINESS. 4 года назад

1. PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT: YES 2. NOBODY OWES YOU SHIT. 3. GLAD YOU'RE HOME CONGRATS.

@NadiaThePoet 9 лет назад

This is brilliant!!!!!!!!!

@archercrt 7 лет назад

Great video thumbs up

@Inannalu 9 лет назад

Society seems to be based upon enforced scarcity for those in the lower classes.

@dadw5boys 9 лет назад

The COMFORT of the Rich depends on an Abundance of the Poor ! Lot of poor people making money for the Rich. NOW Private Jails are the Conduit for moving the Welfare Money directly to the Rich.

@Inannalu 9 лет назад

james wilson It almost sounds like you're describing capitalism. *wink*

@dadw5boys 9 лет назад

Actually I am describing the U.S. Gov using the War on Drugs as a COVER UP of their dumping drugs in Poor Communities then FILLING Private Prisons with the Poor . www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/17396-u-s-government-and-top-mexican-drug-cartel-exposed-as-partners

@peaceandlove544 8 лет назад

+james wilson Thank you! Fantastic article, the most comprehensive have read in a while about the subject. Watch a video that said Bush was at the top of that.... "business" pyramid since 1980's.

@ABM750 8 лет назад

Wish you all the best ,keep going your a great inspiration to others

@ERIN478 9 лет назад

Blessings to each of you; you give hope to everyone else. "Progress is the law of God" (Mary Baker Eddy)! PROGRESS is the law of God. Progress is the LAW of God. You're doing absolutely the right things and you've got the right heart. Thank you.

@FrancineDozoisPeoplePower 9 лет назад

WOW! Please, Buddy, keep your chin up... you're doing all right. I'm with you.

@pcofranc 9 лет назад

Great story and video. I want to see you succeed and help other felons succeed too.

@MsHappiness2009 9 лет назад

Great video and I wish more companies would understand, if you hire anyone with a record they will work harder than the rest. Simply, because they have too much to lose and they know how it is put there to gain employment.

@MsGroovalicious 4 года назад

Praise God for this video! Way to go!!! I am so proud of pioneers like you!!!!!!!!!!! Great job!!!!!!!!

@Byenia 9 лет назад

Interesting perspective.

@loveanyways 8 лет назад

Lovely video I really love real - life documentaries.. Do you have a longer version of this or documentaries like this? .. Thank you

@mikewright7674 8 лет назад

11 years free and counting - hang in there brother its worth it - bust ass and never give up

@chamboyette853 8 лет назад

+mike wright My hat off to you.

@mikewright7674 8 лет назад

thanks brother

@mrtwister9002 4 года назад

Once you go to prison, you are perpetually punished once you get out. You can pretty much forget about gainful employment, housing, benefits and retirement.

@peaceandlove544 8 лет назад

Wow!!!!! Great and inspiring story.

@sarahc8410 8 лет назад

this is an amazing story-kudos!

@edwardrozanski9041 5 лет назад

I'm 58years old had a felon conviction 1979 stll having trouble today getting a job

@chrisplayzminecraft395 9 лет назад

So Inspirational

@ScottKazan 9 лет назад

Great video.

@fredkline7487 7 лет назад

I did ten years been out 14 years and still can't get a job I'm still in the same boat and it hurts everything he said is true and it's fucked up nobody want to hire an Excon I try to be the man I'm supposed to be but it's hard and I wish they had programs here man

@chamboyette853 8 лет назад

Great thing. Very inspiring. I hate the fact that there are laws which forbid felons from voting. I hope those laws stop existing.

@Tingaiosia 6 лет назад

inspiration right there

@LikeMyApplezz 3 года назад

bro I got a college diploma and no criminal record and can't even land a interview

@slotenmakerdenhaag 8 лет назад

I like this video: I strongly believe people deserve a FIRST chance BEFORE we have to give them second chances!

@MGSSnakeEater100 9 лет назад

From 6:20 to 6:26 that was a nice quote he made.

@donaldsmith187 9 лет назад

Thank God for Goodwill!

@rabidfarmer9765 3 года назад

Good for you man - see how things work out better if you were not a felon in the first place? All i will say - dont fuck this up. Them were words from my sargeant when i got in trouble in the military. I look at that experience and told myself to never lose control. I was able to send two kids thru college. In my old age, i know i made good by my kids. The fruit does not fall far from the tree...is so true. God Bless!

@stephenbrowder5055 3 года назад

It does seem like you deserve good things young man

@joeschuster2002 4 года назад

Good on you brother

@Edible_Kittens 9 лет назад

I believe those who wish to start over again should get another chance.

@Stikibits 9 лет назад

Wouldn't it be better to just spend money on education and training rather than criminalizing society to profit off prisons?

@fmc6338 9 лет назад

thanks for getting out the info

@makepeace2850 8 лет назад

everyone needs a second chance. humans are not perfect. we learn as we all get older.

@Dreaded88 9 лет назад

While I think it's totally wrong to deny Public Housing, and College Loans, as well as low-end jobs, I still see a need for screening. There's one thing that's not mentioned: We make our own choices in life, and there's consequences for those actions. But that does not excuse the state from the responsibility of trying to provide some help in employment.

@carlarosales3690 9 лет назад

Goodwill is a great organization!

@lounu777 9 лет назад

I signed the petition without hesitation!

@justjacqueline2004 9 лет назад

Yes everyone deserves a chance and our companies employ many former offenders who are excellent at what they do which is managing people.So come on give everyone a chance it may surprise you.

@wydawson 3 года назад

I am an activist for prison reform which includes after prison reform. How the heck can you expect a person to show that they have changed if they are given the FELON stamp the rest of their entire life.

@Shinobi33 3 года назад

I worked at Goodwill. They work the men like slaves for minimum wage. Thank God I found something better.

@redeyeboy1000 7 лет назад

Well done big guy.

@gnicevids 9 лет назад

Brave man

@mariamacongo1847 9 лет назад

We can't just revolutionize our prison system. As with returning veterans, society needs to be ready for prisoners to come home. That means we change society to offer them real jobs with living wages, so that these real men and women can care for themselves and support their families and not end up feeling desperate enough to get in trouble again.

@seannixon745 9 лет назад

I want to speak with the two knuckle heads who disliked this video

@watermelon5131 6 лет назад

Why do people bring children into the world when they cannot even take care of themselves. I hope things work out for you.

@CarlosMorales-xl7xd 3 года назад

Everyone deserves a second chance

@MyPedorro 8 лет назад

Good!

@billfeld5883 4 года назад

You have to understand why people don't trust you, life is tough and than you die,

@TheRealFlenuan 9 лет назад

All we can really do is wait for the system to improve…

@mariamacongo1847 9 лет назад

What? Um. I think we've got to change the system! It's not going to change on its own. If we wait for "them" to change it -- whoever they are -- we might not like what they do or don't do. It's our society; it's our responsibility.

@dadw5boys 9 лет назад

Change the system from the INSIDE -- you have to get to the Inside like he did in the Video --

@TheRealFlenuan 9 лет назад

Mariama Congo Exactly.

@imeakpan 9 лет назад

The Real Flenuan or from the outside, vote for or run for political positions that are against this American prison economy. Vote with your dollars and don't support companies who profit from prison labor. Or bring up the conversation with friends and family and see what information you can share with them.

@CynthiaMcG 9 лет назад

The Real Flenuan We've been doing that for pretty much all my lifetime. How's that working out? Terribly. Change requires participation. Okay, that's actually an understatement. Participation is mandatory. How did we end up with a minimum wage law? How did women get the right to vote? Because people were willing to risk life and limb fighting the system. And it's completely worth the effort. If you don't like the news, you can change the channel. But that really won't change anything.

@raymondlopez5079 5 лет назад

God makes a way out of no way! Praise the lord

@Quickturealeyes 5 лет назад

No, YOU make your own way. If you need God to justify your actions or deal with the real world that’s fine, but God has nothing to do with what happens to you whether it’s good or bad. People make their own destiny; God is just a human construct used by the naïve or weak to keep them from going into despair. I’m not knocking your religion or your beliefs, but don’t give God credit when people are responsible for their own change

@donha475 7 лет назад

I also want to see the abollishment of victimless "crimes". E.g. smoking a plant... I have never done this but I care if anyone else wants to as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. I want these people out working as productive members of society so we all prosper more rather than making them into criminals for no good reason. Disgusting.

@seatown2000 9 лет назад

if you can vote, vote. if you have a record fight to get your voting rights back. it does make difference. Bernie sanders talks about the incarceration rate here in the United states ,for profit prisons and the wealth gap. look up his debates and interviews on RU-vid for yourself. I have followed politics years. Bernie is offering common sense solution for everyone not just the rich whos kids use as much drugs as poor kids but pay no penalty. time for balance

@wilscott1925 5 лет назад

So, what is this guys country of origin ? Is he a career criminal???

@loninobar 9 лет назад

AMERIKA,,AMERIKA,,,SYSTEM WAS MEANT TO KEEP U DOWN...

@drfrankm 9 лет назад

God bless Goodwill Industries for helping men like this. San Diego Dream Center is about to launch a program to help men like this. www.SanDiegoDreamCenter.org

@cornellharris1611 8 лет назад

my bad I meant myself

@ciceroaraujo5183 8 лет назад

i want to help you

@dadw5boys 9 лет назад

A lot of people never think where a lot of these things come from and why they last so long when no one really likes it ! Thug Rap/ Gangster Music is kept around by the SAME INVESTORS OF PRIVATE PRISONS !!!!! FREE YOUR MIND YOUR ASS WILL FOLLOW !!! " He told us that since our employers had become silent investors in this prison business, it was now in their interest to make sure that these prisons remained filled. Our job would be to help make this happen by marketing music which promotes criminal behavior, rap being the music of choice." www.hiphopisread.com/2012/04/secret-meeting-that-changed-rap-music.html

@ephraimwarrior6766 6 лет назад

there a reason my brother you are of judah red due 28 i dont see some one that brake the law i see a seed a a hebrew

@hezekiahramirez6965 8 лет назад

Yet another reason there should be a basic income for everyone. I don't care how butthurt you are about someone wanting you to give up a few bucks. It's extremely necessary. In a country where a mistake you made at age 14 can ruin your life there needs to be a net for everyone to fall back on. You included. You don't think you'll ever be arrested because you don't commit crimes? Well, let's see. How many people have we put on death row who have been proven innocent? And how many people has The Innocence Project helped? Yeah. It can happen to you. Even if you're white. Don't think you're immune because you're the majority. It helps for sure but I have a few horror stories I could tell you. A good friend of mine helps run a legal aid society in Vegas. It's definitely a racial thing but it's not 100%. It probably won't happen if you're white but it still damn well could. Until we can get people to wake up to the fact that people can and do change for the better we need some kind of safety net. I don't care if someone is a serial killer or rapist, they should still get that cash. Because that's what it has to mean when we talk about "everyone." Even someone who's committed horrible crimes needs to have a way out. Because without that how the hell are we going to expect them to be civil members of society? This needs to happen. I'm not an idiot, I know it won't. But it damn well should.

@BlackIrish-ec 8 лет назад

perhaps we could stop keeping criminal records.do your time and your done.

@maasonnnnn7234 9 лет назад

He should be in jail for life. It is not okay for a criminal to act like they are entitled to a job, a home, a car, etc. after becoming a felon. This guy is quite a loser in my opinion.