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CAPRI'S 2ND CHANCE EMPLOYMENT TEAM MEETING
2026-02-03 09:00 - 09:40, 2026-03-03 09:00 - 09:40 (America/Chicago) | https://zoom.us/j/95222904279
The CAPRI Second Chance Employment Team meets on the first Tuesday of every month, bringing together the largest and most industrious of all CAPRI’s workgroups. Tasked with one of the toughest and most rewarding missions, this team is dedicated to connecting formerly incarcerated men and women with meaningful employment opportunities.
The team is brilliantly led by Jessica Byrd of the Louisiana Department of Corrections Return for Good division, alongside co-chairs from LA Works. Together, they steer a powerhouse coalition of employers, staffing agencies, labor unions, analysts, advocates, and service providers committed to the powerful benefits of tapping into a talented pool of formerly incarcerated Louisianans.
Train to Sustain? If you’re an employer with ongoing workforce needs, this is the team to join. Learn about recruitment strategies, current employment trends in Baton Rouge, and the tax and financial incentives available to employers. Most importantly, discover whether your business is ready to hire one of our returning citizens — individuals who, we know from the data and experience, have proven to be among the most dedicated, loyal, and grateful employees a company can have.
For more information, contact Jessica Byrd through The CAPRI HUB.
Join here: https://zoom.us/j/95222904279

CAPRI LEGAL TEAM MEETING
2026-02-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Louisiana
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, and strategic support.
At the heart of this work is an exceptional trio of leaders who guide the team with vision, compassion, and deep expertise. Under the leadership of Lindsey Blouin, Director of YWCA Legal Services, as well as Attorney’s Josh Newville and Tranice Potier, this legal super team provides critical services that help remove barriers to ReEntry and empower individuals to move forward with dignity and opportunity. We are lucky to have them!
For more information, contact through The Hub.

Angola Prison Rodeo & Arts
2026-02-08, 2026-02-15, 2026-02-22, 2026-03-01, 2026-03-08 - 2026-03-09, 2026-03-15, 2026-03-22, 2026-03-29 and 1 more date | Angola Prison, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, Louisiana, 70712
Join Us Every Sunday in October! Tickets are on sale NOW!

The Official Website of the Wildest Show in the South!

Tickets for October 2025 are on sale now!! Tickets may be purchased online by clicking the ‘Purchase Tickets Online’ button below, or by calling our office at (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 (Mon thru Fri 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.) ***All tickets are $20.00 per person, and children 2 years and under are free as long they sit on your lap. No refunds or exchanges!***

ANGOLA PRISON RODEO Phone: (225) 655-2030 & (225) 655-2607 | Address: 17544 Tunica Trace Angola, LA 70712 | Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Interested in Angola Rodeo Merchandise? Shop our Online Gift shop on the Angola Museum Website.

Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70801
Open, public meetings. Get involved. See website for agenda.

CAPRI Housing Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-18 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 09:45 | Louisiana
The CAPRI Housing Workgroup meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM, working tirelessly to build stable housing pathways for formerly incarcerated men, women, women and children, and sex offenders reentering the community. This essential team is led by the incomparable Verna Bradley-Jackson, Executive Director of One Touch Ministry— a true pillar of the Baton Rouge housing reentry community — whose leadership continues to shape policy, partnerships, and progress across the Capital Region.
This workgroup is developing a robust and responsive housing pipeline that includes property owners, landlords, leasing agents, housing assistance providers, first-time homebuyer representatives, emergency and transitional housing options, shelters, and sober living programs. Together, they are breaking down barriers and building bridges to safe, secure, and supportive housing — the foundation of successful ReEntry.
Please contact through The Hub for more information.

CAPRI's HEALTH & WELLNESS MEETING
2026-02-19 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-19 15:00 - 15:30 | Louisiana
The CAPRI Health & Wellness Group meets monthly on the third Thursday at 3pm virtually, discussing collaborative goals in creating a safe space for formerly incarcerated to plug in to resources, healing, and support. This dynamic team focuses on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the formerly incarcerated community, building pathways to wellness that are community-centered and trauma-informed.
Led by the gregarious and deeply committed Reese King, the group brings energy, empathy, and innovation to every meeting. Together, they’ve developed holistic strategies that address Post-Incarceration Trauma Syndrome, as well as other critical health needs, promoting long-term wellness. At CAPRI’s Second Chance Tuesday, they offer everything from Narcan instruction, health education, and mental health resources to wellness workshops and peer support. Contact through The Hub for more information.

CAPRI EDUCATION Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-20 12:00 - 12:40, 2026-03-20 12:00 - 12:40 | Louisiana
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 team is paving the way in the development of a comprehensive pipeline of educational services for anyone who is formerly incarcerated, at any stage of their education.
From literacy classes to enrolling in college. From HISET to Scholarships to Apprenticeships, this team has several entry points in which to engage. They meet virtually every third Friday of the month at Noon.
Contact through The Hub for more information.

CAPRI's TRANSPORTATION TEAM MEETING
2026-02-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Louisiana
The CAPRI Transportation Workgroup meets once per month to tackle one of the most critical — and most challenging — reentry needs: reliable transportation. These community leaders are steering the conversation and laying the groundwork for a comprehensive transportation pipeline that ensures returning citizens can get to where they need to go — to work, to services, to stability.
Currently recruiting new members, the workgroup is calling on the Capital Region’s best and brightest from the Office of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, public transit, bicycle vendors, auto dealers — and yes, even anyone who can skateboard resources to the table! If you’re involved in helping people move, this team needs your voice, your expertise, and your ideas.
Help build a transportation network that works — because access to mobility is access to opportunity.
To get involved or for more information, contact Stacci Tobin: stobin@ebrcjcc.org

V.O.T.E. Monthly Meeting: EBR Chapter
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | 251 Florida St, Ste 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, 251 Florida St. Suite 400, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801, United States
Everyone is welcome! Voices of the Experienced, come say hello! The Baton Rouge Chapter of VOTE meets on the 4th Thursday of every month from 6-8pm. A light meal will be served.

Executive Steering Team Meeting
2026-03-02 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-04-06 17:00 - 17:45 | EBRPL – South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, United States
We will be meeting ‘hybrid’ style on every Monday the week prior to Second Chance Tuesday:
October 6th
November 3rd
December 1st
You may come in person to the South Branch Library or online at:
Stacci J. Tobin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75448151245?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 754 4815 1245
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