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EDUCATION

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Bringing the dignity of work to all people.

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A family sitting on the floor together
A family sitting on the floor together
A family sitting on the floor together

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

To ensure that every person no matter their race, past mistakes, or circumstances of their birth has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY

Safer Kentucky Act: Six Crime Reforms Included and How They Help

Safer Kentucky Act: Six Crime Reforms Included and How They Help

The Safer Kentucky Act (House Bill 5) is a package of crime-related bills, including six GCO-recommended solutions for restoring community safety and better opportunities close to home, especially in impoverished neighborhoods that tend to bear the brunt of increasing violence.

EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION

The Alan Nathan Show

The Alan Nathan Show

Josh Crawford, as a guest on The Alan Nathan Show, engaged in a thoughtful discussion about pragmatic approaches to reforming policies that negatively affect the criminal justice system. His expertise in criminal justice reform was evident as he highlighted key issues...

Want to reduce crime in DC? Ramp up enforcement and sentences

Want to reduce crime in DC? Ramp up enforcement and sentences

By Joshua Crawford,  Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives   What a difference a year makes. Around this time last year, the Council of the District of Columbia overrode Mayor Muriel Bowser’s veto of a criminal code reform bill that, among other things,...

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney’s ‘One Door’ bill would allow states to integrate social safety net with workforce development

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney’s ‘One Door’ bill would allow states to integrate social safety net with workforce development

The One Door to Work Act, introduced by Sen. Mitt Romney, would allow states the flexibility to implement Utah’s model of consolidating federal workforce development and social safety-net programs into a single state entity. The end goal is to help work-capable recipients reintegrate more quickly into the workforce, empowering them to achieve the independence, stability, and purpose that are crucial to human well-being.

 BETTER WORK

SHAY LEARNED THAT WORK MEANT MORE THAN A JOB FOR HER AND HER SON.  THROUGH OUR BETTER WORK PROGRAM, SHAY HAS FOUND MEANINGFUL WORK.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jobs for Life Classes – Victory Mission

Jobs for Life Classes – Victory Mission

Jobs for Life classes teach students the skills needed to find and keep a good job. Work should be about more than earning enough money to get by. These classes will teach you what you need to know to find fulfilling work. Classes are faith based and you will learn to...

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Small Business Bootcamp

Small Business Bootcamp

The Small Business Bootcamp is an interactive educational event offering small business owners and entrepreneurs a wide variety of opportunities to enhance their abilities for optimum performance in the marketplace. The BETTER WORK Columbus team will present during...

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Mentoring Circle

Mentoring Circle

An opportunity to meet each month as a group in a safe and fun environment with candidates. Our goal during these meetings will be to get to know each other and support each other while we work on topics that support professional development.

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DownloadGeorgia School Choice Handbook

DownloadGeorgia School Choice Handbook

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Deep Red Valleys Report

Deep Red Valleys Report

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Georgia's Welfare System Reference Guide

Georgia's Welfare System Reference Guide

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An Alternative To Incarceration

An Alternative To Incarceration

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A High Price To Pay

A High Price To Pay

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Increasing Employment Opportunities For Ex-Offenders

Increasing Employment Opportunities For Ex-Offenders

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Prisoner Reentry | The State of Corrections

Prisoner Reentry | The State of Corrections

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Prisoner Reentry

Prisoner Reentry

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Increasing Access to Quality Healthcare for Low-Income Uninsured Georgians

Increasing Access to Quality Healthcare for Low-Income Uninsured Georgians

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Disincentives for Work and Marriage in Georgia's Welfare System White Paper

Disincentives for Work and Marriage in Georgia's Welfare System White Paper

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Disincentives for Work and Marriage in Georgia's Welfare SystemExecutive Summary

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