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Starting Out, Starting Over, Staying Out: A Guide to District of Columbia Ex-Offenders: Housing, Food, Employment and Other Resources. 4th ed.
Publication year:
2002
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: Access to this extensive guide is available at this website. Fifteen chapters comprise this volume: plan ahead if getting out soon; the first six things to do after getting out; where to live--overnight, transitional permanent, and family housing; emergency food--soup kitchens, food trucks, and emergency groceries; clothing for interviews and employment; getting around before the first paycheck metro and bus fare; where to get substance abuse treatment or other rehabilitation; applying for government assistance; frequently called telephone numbers; finding a job--on ones own or with help; health care--medical, health, dental, and vision; programs exclusively for women; vocational training; literacy training and getting your GED; and thrift shopping at non-profits--great stuff, great prices, and great purpose.