April 2015
Beginner
480 pages
107h 32m
English
When you walk into Edwins, you assume it is just an upscale dining location serving classic and contemporary French cuisine. But the restaurant also serves as a nonprofit rehabilitation center for those who have been incarcerated.41 Referred to as a “second chance life center” by founder and executive director Brandon Chrostowski, Edwins Leadership Institute and Restaurant helps formerly incarcerated individuals by providing them with employment, education, and on-the-job training in the food-service industry.
It is challenging for a released felon to become a productive member of society. A felony conviction greatly affects the ability to secure future employment. ...