Second Chances: Candace Thompson on Trauma-Informed Care and Hiring Former Felons

The conversation with Candace Thompson covers the work of Yeahyoutoo, a community-based organization dedicated to trauma-informed care and support for former convicted female felons. It explores the challenges of helping people, the benefits of hiring convicted felons, considerations for organizations looking to hire this population, and misconceptions about helping others. Takeaways Trauma-informed care Supporting convicted felons Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Yayutoo 05:22 Benefits of Hiring Convicted Felons 17:36 Misconceptions About Helping Others