Services for Ex-Offenders

If you’ve spent time behind bars or have otherwise been involved with the justice system, it can make finding work more difficult. Here are some resources for ex-offenders.

Indiana Department of Corrections: Offender Vocational Re-Entry Resources

The place to begin your search to improve your job situation is with the DOC itself. In particular, they have a vocational re-entry resources page on their website. Take a look at in.gov/idoc/3422.htm

Indiana Department of Corrections: Companies that Hire Ex-Offenders

In addition to general resources, the DOC also maintains lists of firms that are willing to hire people with criminal records. The Central Indiana section is at in.gov/idoc/3426.htm

How to Get Hired or Go to College After Incarceration

If you want to pursue education or job opportunities, check out the resources organized by PublicServicesDegrees.org. They have a wide-ranging set of questions and answers for any ex-offender interested in taking the next step in their career. This section of their website is at publicservicedegrees.org/resources/education-and-careers-after-incarceration/

Jobs For Felons

There is a website for everything, and there is a job board that specializes in opportunities for felons. Visit them at
jobsforfelonshub.com

Felon Opportunities

Another site, Felon Opportunities, includes as section of resources just for Indianapolis. That is felonopportunities.com/jobs-for-felons-in-indianapolis/

College for Ex-Offenders

For people who want to go from the cell to the classroom, Affordable Colleges Online put together an extensive guide on continuing your education after prison. It’s at affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-after-prison/

Last Updated July 2020