Capri

CJCC's ENGAGE Community Conversations featuring Dwight Hudson
2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
Everyone is welcome!
CJCC Engage Community Conversations📅 Join us for pizza and an important conversation with Metro Councilman Dwight Hudson as he breaks down why Thrive is so critical to our community’s future. Councilman Hudson will address tough questions with honesty and integrity—because there’s a lot at stake.
If you’re a library visitor, community member, or just someone who cares about what happens next in our city, you’ll want to be part of this discussion. Don’t miss it!
Main Library on the 2nd Floor

CJCC Engage Meeting
2025-10-07 17:00 | LA
2025 CJCC Engage Monthly Meetings are open meetings held at the Main Library on Goodwood, Conference Rm. B from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Next two Engage meeting dates for 2025 are Tuesday, October 7, 2025 and Tuesday, November 4, 2025. There will be no meeting in December 2025.

CAPRI'S 2ND CHANCE EMPLOYMENT TEAM MEETING
2025-10-07 09:00 - 09:40, 2025-09-02 09:00 - 09:40 | 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

Poll Monitor Trainings
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-10 | LA
Sign up for a poll monitor training on October 7th, 8th, 9th, and October
To sign up here:
11thhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiZTR92KQ1z58aSY377kBVNqCE5eLVM-s_uEdO8LuIeKrq3g/viewform

Executive Steering Team Meeting
2025-10-06 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
Passcode: [REDACTED]

──────────

Angola Prison Rodeo & Arts
2025-10-05 | 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.

CAPRI LEGAL TEAM MEETING
2025-10-03 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-05 12:00 - 12:30 | LA
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.

Lafayette, Acadia, and Vermillion 4th Qtr ReEntry IST Meeting
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Southwest Central ReEntry, 310 Ragio Road, Lafayette, LA, 70506
LAREC, Iberia/St. Martin ReEntry Network, St. Mary Parish ReEntry Coalition
4th Quarter IST Meeting

Statewide IST Updates
15th JDC Report
16th JDC Report
Member Updates
Collaborative Opportunities

Upcoming Events: Women’s Resource Fair!

Coffee with a Cop
2025-10-01 07:30 - 09:30 | Java Ranch Espresso Bar, Port Allen
It’s National Coffee with a Cop Day!!

Registered Apprenticeship 101 Community Event
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
Registered Apprenticeship is a unique, federally regulated, workforce development strategy that connects employers looking for qualified workers with job seekers looking to learn new skills. It is an earn and learn strategy and a career pathway that provides apprentices with both hands-on experience, as well as classroom training to ensure they are proficient at their occupation. The apprentice acquires competencies and knowledge in their field, and by the end of their apprenticeship, they will receive a portable, nationally recognized credential to showcase their skills in their industry. The employer gains a fully trained, certified, and knowledgeable employee added to their workforce.

Apprenticeship 101: Get Paid to Learn!
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
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 you know how to thrive in an apprenticeship.
This event is for people seeking a career through an apprenticeship as well as for companies wishing to learn more about how to cooperate with the Louisiana Apprenticeship Program and become part of it.

CAPRI's TRANSPORTATION TEAM MEETING
2025-09-29 11:00 - 11:30 | LA
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

St. Vincent de Paul of Hammond: Thrift Store ReOpens!
2025-09-27 10:00 - 19:00 | St. Vincent de Paul, 824 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana, 70401
We’re excited to announce the grand reopening of our Hammond Thrift Store, this Saturday!
🗓️ Join us on Saturday, September 27th at 10AM for the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of our Hammond store. The store will officially open immediately following the ceremony!
Come see what’s new:

A freshly paved parking lot
Improved interior lighting for a brighter shopping experience
An expanded sales floor with more treasures to discover
A dedicated management team rooted in the St. Vincent de Paul mission

And great news, we’re now open 7 days a week!

🛍️ More than a store. Every purchase helps us to FEED. CLOTHE. HOUSE. HEAL.
📍 824 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401🕘 Hours: Monday–Saturday: 9 AM–7 PM | Sunday: 12 PM–5 PM

🎁 Be among the first to explore the upgrades and enjoy doorbuster prizes and grand reopening specials all day long!
We can’t wait to welcome you back!

CAPRI Prison Tour of Hunt's Correctional
2025-09-26 12:00 - 15:00 | LA
(25) CAPRI Coalition Members will be touring Hunt’s with our host, Matthew Pineda from Parole Project and the Frederick Douglas Project. The spots are officially filled and if you are interested in participating in the next tour, please email Stacci Tobin to be put on the waiting list.

V.O.T.E. Monthly Meeting: EBR Chapter
2025-09-25 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.

Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70801
Open, public meetings. Get involved. See website for agenda.

Substitute Teacher Hiring Event
2025-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Instructional Resource Center, 1022 S. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
Substitute Teacher Hiring Event
Instructional Resource Center , 1022 S. Foster Drive , Baton Rouge
10:00 am

Talent Unlocked: The Business Case for Second Chance Hiring
2025-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 | The Executive Center BR, 250 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
You’re invited to join Right On Crime for Talent Unlocked: The Business Case for Second Chance Hiring, an exclusive forum designed for business leaders, HR professionals, and hiring managers who want to build stronger teams, strengthen their communities, and tap into one of the most overlooked talent pools in the workforce.We’re honored to feature keynote and panel insights from:

Gary Westcott, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Renee DeLouche, Assistant Secretary, Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Secretary Susie Schowen, Louisiana Workforce Commission
Erin Bendily, The Pelican Institute
Andrew Hundley, Louisiana Parole Project
Jeffrey Robert, The Life House
Casey Walker, ISC Constructors LLC

Get tickets on Eventbrite

CAPRI EDUCATION Workgroup Meeting
2025-09-19 12:00 - 12:40 | LA
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 HEALTH & WELLNESS MEETING
2025-09-18 15:00 - 15:30 | LA
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.

How to Get a Civil Service Job
2025-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | LA
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 Examination Division.

CAPRI Housing Workgroup Meeting
2025-09-17 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 09:45 | LA
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.

19th JDC Candidate Forum
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Beacon Light Baptist Church, 7513 Prescott Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70812
Judges make important decisions that affect all of us. Join the candidate forum with the candidates running for Judge in the 19th Judicial District Court. Each candidate will discuss their qualifications, judicial philosophy, and their vision for the future of Baton Rouge’s criminal justice system.

CAPRI EXECUTIVE STEERING TEAM MEETING
2025-09-15 17:00 - 17:40, 2025-09-08 17:00 - 17:40 | EBRPL – South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, United States
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, we appreciate you taking the time to make as many of these meetings as possible. You have been selected to sit on this team because of the value that you bring. We couldn’t do this work without your collaboration and insight.
Please be prepared to:

Bring your Monthly Outcomes Report.
Give an update on your workgroup,
Discuss current goals, future priorities, and coordination of efforts as we build pipelines.
Your suggestions, feedback, honesty, requests for help & support

You may choose to participate either virtually on zoom or in person at the new Library on Glasgow, off Perkins Rd, just past Lee Drive. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink, if so desired. I hope this allows for flexibility with your schedule, and I look forward to seeing you all!

CAPRI's Second Chance Tuesday
2025-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
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 Members volunteer their valuable time to help formerly incarcerated men and women facing challenges after returning home to the Capital Area, get the tools they need to be successful. We know providing job opportunities, legal consultations, educational opportunities, housing, transportation, clothing, cell phones, health & wellness care, and many other services can change a life, a family, making an impact on the community. Join us and thank you for believing in second chances.
Please register here: https://forms.gle/7saCuTgqGHxP8CNa6

Executive Functioning & Time Management for Students
2025-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | LA
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 be scenario challenges and self-checks.
