• NATIONAL SECOND CHANCE MONTH

    April marks Second Chance Month (SCM), a nationally-recognized celebration of second chances, fresh starts, and breaking barriers for people who have been incarcerated and deserve a second chance.  The purpose is to raise awareness about the obstacles faced by between 70 million and 100 million nationally, or as many as one in three Americans with […]

  • CAPRI LEGAL TEAM MEETING

    CAPRI LEGAL TEAM MEETING
    Virtual Event

    CAPRI’s incredible Legal Team meets monthly on the first Friday at noon, bringing together dedicated Baton Rouge leading attorneys and community advocates committed to supporting justice-involved individuals. This passionate group has developed a comprehensive legal services pipeline tailored to the needs of formerly incarcerated men and women, ensuring consistent access to expungement screenings, legal consultations, […]

  • CAPRI’S 2ND CHANCE EMPLOYMENT TEAM MEETING

    Virtual Event

    The CAPRI Second Chance Employment Team meets on the first Tuesday of every month, bringing together one of the largest and most action-driven workgroups in the Capital Area. With one in three Louisianans having some type of a record, this team leads one of the most critical missions in our community, connecting returning citizens to […]

  • CAPRI EDUCATION Workgroup Meeting

    CAPRI EDUCATION Workgroup Meeting

    The Higher Level of Education, the Lower the Recidivism Rate. Join the amazing CAPRI Education Team, led by Dr. Brandy Tyson, Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic & Workforce Development at Baton Rouge Community College  and Co-Chaired by Lacey Brown, EOC Assistant Director/Student Success Advisor, of the TRIO Program at Baton Rouge Community College.  This […]

  • CAPRI Housing Workgroup Meeting

    Housing Workgroup
    Virtual Event

    The CAPRI Housing Workgroup meets every third Wednesday of the month virtually, bringing together community housing providers and partners to address one of the greatest barriers to successful ReEntry, safe and stable housing. This collaborative team works to identify solutions, share resources, and expand housing opportunities for returning citizens across the Capital Area. The housing […]