I Served 15 Years In Prison. This Is What Shocked Me the Most When I Got Out
Summary
A man who spent 15 years in prison explains how difficult it was to adjust to the modern digital world after his release in 2010. Despite working many jobs, he struggled financially because he lacked basic digital skills needed for today's economy. He now leads a group helping people with criminal records gain the tools they need before leaving prison.Key Facts
- The author went to prison at 17 in 1995 and was released in 2010 at 32.
- During his time in prison, he missed major advances in technology, like smartphones and online services.
- After release, he worked long hours at multiple jobs but earned only $24,600 in a year.
- Low income made it hard to support himself without family help.
- The main challenge was lacking digital skills like applying for jobs online and using government websites.
- He believes reentry support should start inside prison, not just after release.
- He now runs TimeDone, an organization helping formerly incarcerated people build digital skills and connections.
- Many returning citizens face obstacles unrelated to effort but linked to missing digital tools.
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