While the recession KO’d some industries entirely, other fields are showing staying power in the twelfth round. One of these is criminal justice. According to a March 20 Wall Street Journal article, many states that are struggling to make their budgets are releasing prisoners from their sentences early. These states are finding it’s less expensive to rehabilitate criminals outside of prison rather than in, and are therefore taking those savings and…

Laissez le bon temps rouler! Today New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, and between this annual holiday and the Saints Super Bowl win last Sunday, the good times are definitely rolling. But despite these festivities, New Orleans is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. If you’re looking for a new job and you want to make a difference in local communities, consider one of the following organizations. All are…