Terah Lawyer
Program Manager
Impact Justice
Oakland, CA USA
“My education has been the one thing that no one can ever take away from me. It is priceless.”
Impact Justice
Oakland, CA USA
“My education has been the one thing that no one can ever take away from me. It is priceless.”
Program Manager
I developed and launched a shared-housing model that houses formerly incarcerated individuals in community hosts' homes.
I manage a program called the Homecoming Project. I oversee the activities of placing individuals coming home from prison into community host homes. I screen, match, and place participants while adding supportive services to their 6 months in the program to ensure a transitional success. I get to work with stakeholders, community leaders, social justice organizations and other service providers to make sure the program, hosts and participants are thriving.
Here's the first step for college students
Networking with the individuals you admire. Seeking professional advice from them while sharing your goals. Shaping your dream into a presentation style can inspire others to be involved and hopefully mentor the path you want to take. This is a great way to be introduced to your passionate work!
"Having a criminal record will prevent you from advancing in your career pathway. With a criminal record, you will only be able to secure employment in entry level jobs."