Dr. Brandy Tyson of Prep Academy Tutors leads this workshop aimed at helping children, teens, and young adults improve their executive functioning. She will discuss ways to help students stay focused, organized, and ready to learn. This program is intended to boost students' success in school, ability to manage responsibilities, and build confidence. There will […]
The CAPRI Leadership will be meeting to ensure consistent progress toward the Coalition's strategic goals. These meetings are intended to maintain momentum, assess each Workgroup's progress toward your goals, address challenges, Second Chance Tuesday outcomes, and to support membership engagement and development. This is a closed, hybrid meeting and as an Executive Steering Team member, […]
Join us for Second Chance Tuesday at the Main Library on Goodwood. This month is extra special because we are featuring exciting new members and resources! The only thing we are missing is YOU! Second Chance Tuesday is a monthly resource fair at the same time, same place every month. For two hours, CAPRI Coalition […]
The CAPRI Leadership will be meeting to ensure consistent progress toward the Coalition's strategic goals. These meetings are intended to maintain momentum, assess each Workgroup's progress toward your goals, address challenges, Second Chance Tuesday outcomes, and to support membership engagement and development. This is a closed, hybrid meeting and as an Executive Steering Team member, […]
Civil service offers good benefits, job security, and a wide range of career options. Come to this seminar to learn all about State and City/Parish job openings and how to apply for them. Our two guest speakers come from the Louisiana Department of Civil Service and the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR's Recruitment and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Skilled trades are some of the most in-demand careers and well paid. Come and learn how you can thrive in these fields and earn money while you learn through a Registered Apprenticeship. Speakers from the Louisiana Apprenticeship Program as well as companies hiring apprentices will be present to explain the process, discuss requirements, and let […]
