Capri

CAPRI's TRANSPORTATION TEAM MEETING
2026-04-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-30 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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

How to Succeed at a Job Fair
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00
Attention, active jobseekers: April is Job Fair month. In order to make the most of your chances for success, we recommend that you come to our Job Fair Success seminar.
Career Center staff will discuss what to expect at job fairs, how to prepare, how to make a good first impression, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Use this workshop to prep for EmployBR’s large job fair on April 29 and City of Light’s job fair on April 28!

CAPRI & Frederick Douglas Project: Tour of L.C.I.W.
2026-04-24 12:00 - 15:30 | LA Correctional Institute for Women
Invitation Only. You must be approved 14 days prior to the tour. If you would like to join us on an additional prison or jail tour, please email stobin@ebrcjcc.org. Thank You!

V.O.T.E. Monthly Meeting: EBR Chapter
2026-04-23 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.

Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting
2026-04-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA, 70801, United States
Open, public meetings. Get involved. See website for agenda.

EBRPHA Spring into Wellness Health Fair
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:30
Free Health Screenings
Wellness Tips & Education
Community Resources

Open to the Public and Everyone is Welcome!

CAPRI EDUCATION Workgroup Meeting
2026-04-17 12:00 - 12:40, 2026-03-20 12:00 - 12:40
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
2026-04-16 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-19 15:00 - 15:30
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 Housing Workgroup Meeting
2026-04-15 11:00 - 11:40 | https://caprihub.org/event/housing-wg-may-2-2-2-2/2026-04-15/
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 team is essential to reducing recidivism. We are building a 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. We are looking for individuals interested in building pathways to stability, reducing homelessness, shaping policy, building new partnerships, and supporting long-term success for formerly incarcerated.
Together, we are breaking down barriers and building bridges to safe, secure, and supportive housing, the foundation of successful ReEntry. Please join us, everyone is welcome.

CAPRI 3rd Annual Second Chance Month Job & Resource Expo
2026-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
CAPRI 3rd Annual Second Chance Job Expo
National Second Chance Month – April
In recognition of National Second Chance Month, the Capital Area Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (CAPRI) proudly presents our 3rd Annual Second Chance Job Expo, a large-scale fair chance hiring and recruitment event designed to connect justice-impacted job seekers with employers who believe in opportunity, talent, and second chances.
This annual Job Expo brings together employers, hiring managers, staffing agencies, workforce partners, and wrap around services from a wide range of industries actively seeking to fill positions, including:

Construction & Skilled Trades

Transportation & Logistics

Warehousing & Distribution

Hospitality & Food Service

Retail & Customer Service

Manufacturing & Industrial

Staffing & Workforce Agencies

Entry-level to Career Pathway Opportunities

The CAPRI Job Expo is more than a hiring event—it is a fair chance hiring movement in action. Employers participating understand that past involvement in the justice system does not define a person’s future and that second chance hiring strengthens businesses, families, and the entire community.
Job seekers can register here and will have the opportunity to: https://forms.gle/QrGGaJKuMZ3D5Zs37

Meet face-to-face with fair chance employers

Apply and interview on site

Learn about career pathways, training, and advancement opportunities

Access reentry support services and resources

Free Suits and Haircuts

Employers can register here and will have the opportunity to: https://forms.gle/L4E7LXysZRStqVVT6

Recruit motivated, ready-to-work, dependable, eager candidates

Learn best practices in fair chance hiring & the financial incentives

Build pipelines to untapped talent

Partner with CAPRI and community organizations committed to reducing recidivism in EBR

By connecting opportunity with preparation, the CAPRI 3rd Annual Second Chance Job Expo helps reduce barriers to employment, strengthens the regional workforce and community, saves taxpayer money, and creates lasting impact for justice-impacted individuals and their families across the Capital Area.
Free and open to the public. Employers and justice-impacted job seekers are encouraged to attend.

6TH ANNUAL 'SUITS FOR SUCCESS" SUIT DRIVE
2026-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
Come drop off your men’s and ladies suits at the library!
For more information, contact Denise Brown
suiting101.com or suiting101@gmail.org

CAPRI LEGAL TEAM MEETING-April Rescheduled
2026-04-10 12:00 - 12:30 | https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://meet.google.com/bxt-tbqp-nxb___.YXAzOmNyaW1pbmFsanVzdGljZWNvb3JkaW5hdGluZ2NvdW5jaWw6YTpvOmU3MjRhNGM1ODJiOTRiMTZjN2Q3ODI1NDRmOTM1NjI4Ojc6MmFkYzowMDAzZmI0OWQ0NjRiY2UxMzczZjdjZDMxMThhZDA0NWJiMWIxMGE0NWQ0NGYzODZjNWIwMjY5MTUyZDVjODI4OnQ6VDpG
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 group of leaders who guide the team with vision, compassion, and deep expertise. This legal super team provides critical services like Free Expungement Screenings, TWIC Card Appeals, SSI/SSDI Benefit Consultations, Warrant Resolution Clinics, and many other services that help remove barriers to ReEntry and empower individuals to move forward with dignity and opportunities.
To join the Workgroup or access services, please join us at our monthly meeting or reach out directly through the Hub. Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/bxt-tbqp-nxb

CAPRI'S 2ND CHANCE EMPLOYMENT TEAM MEETING
2026-04-07 10:00 - 10:40 | https://caprihub.org/event/capris-2nd-chance-employment-team-meeting-2/2026-04-07/
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 meaningful employment and sustainable career pathways.
We partner with employers ready to strengthen their workforce and make a lasting impact. Members gain insight into effective hiring strategies, local workforce trends, and valuable incentives that support second chance employment.
Through this collaborative network, you’ll learn how to access untapped talent, improve retention, and utilize programs such as Federal Bonding, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), On-the-Job Training (OJT), and Incumbent Worker Training.
Join us to be part of a solution that benefits businesses, individuals, and the entire community. Everyone is welcome.

CAPRI LEGAL TEAM MEETING-Rescheduled to 4/10
2026-04-03 12:00 - 12:30 | https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://meet.google.com/bxt-tbqp-nxb___.YXAzOmNyaW1pbmFsanVzdGljZWNvb3JkaW5hdGluZ2NvdW5jaWw6YTpvOmU3MjRhNGM1ODJiOTRiMTZjN2Q3ODI1NDRmOTM1NjI4Ojc6MmFkYzowMDAzZmI0OWQ0NjRiY2UxMzczZjdjZDMxMThhZDA0NWJiMWIxMGE0NWQ0NGYzODZjNWIwMjY5MTUyZDVjODI4OnQ6VDpG

OTM Education & Support Session: TWIC Card
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00
Helping Justice-Impacted Individuals obtain Employment

NATIONAL SECOND CHANCE MONTH
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
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 a criminal record. Please join us and post your own activities!

The Way to Work Career Fair
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States

Online Job Search: How to Avoid Scams
2026-03-27 16:00 - 17:00
There are so many job search websites out there. But which ones are good, which are safe and which open you up to scams?
Anne Nowak from our Career Center will talk about how to search for a job online and how to do it safely, securely and effectively.

2026 Community Warrant Resolution Clinic
2026-03-27 09:00 - 15:00
Warrant Resolutions, Expungement Consultations and the Fair Chance Resource Corridor~
Clear your active warrant without being arrested! See attached flyer for more details
Register on ebrcjcc.org

2026 Community Warrant Resolution Clinic
2026-03-27 09:00 - 15:00
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is proud to announce that the Community Warrant Resolution Clinic is returning to downtown Baton Rouge. This collaborative initiative, which brings together multiple local courts and community partners, provides individuals with outstanding bench warrants an opportunity to resolve their cases, reschedule court dates, and avoid potential arrests.
The 2026 clinic is scheduled for Friday, March 27th at 9am, and will take place at Baton Rouge City Court until 1pm (223 St. Louis Street), the 19th Judicial District Court and East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court (300 North Boulevard) until 3pm, with registration at City Hall (222 St. Louis Street). Participating courts include the 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court, East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court, and the Baton Rouge, Baker, and Zachary City Courts. This marks the third time multiple courts have come together in a shared downtown location to address a broad range of warrants, including traffic offenses, criminal cases (excluding violent felonies), and child support matters.
Participants will be able to meet with court representatives, discuss their cases, and take advantage of the opportunity to resolve issues or reschedule court appearances. The clinic aims to ease the burden on those with bench warrants, offering an alternative to arrest while ensuring they can address their legal obligations.
Expungement consultations will also be available. City Parish Government will provide free parking at the River Center West Parking Garage (499 St. Louis Street) for participants.
Participants in the 2026 Community Warrant Resolution Clinic are encouraged to register in advance at www.ebrcjcc.org. A help desk will also be available in front of City Hall, located at 222 St. Louis Street, to assist individuals with registration on the day of the clinic.

Stop the Violence Community Walk
2026-03-23 17:30 - 18:30 | St. Pius X Community Activity Center, 6380 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Join us as we walk together for Peace and Unity!
Meet at: St. Pius X Community Activity Center

Time Management & Executive Functioning for Students
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00
Dr. Brandy Tyson from BRCC and Prep Academy Tutors leads this workshop aimed at helping 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.

CAPRI Housing Workgroup Meeting
2026-03-21 11:00 - 11:40 | https://caprihub.org/event/housing-wg-may-2-2-2/2026-03-21/
The CAPRI Housing Workgroup meets every third Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM, working tirelessly to build stable housing pathways for formerly incarcerated men, women, and sex offenders reentering the community. The housing team is essential to reducing recidivism has enthusiastic leadership, and is recruiting new members. If you are interested in shaping policy, partnerships, and progress across the Capital Region, please join us here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71820728042?pwd=[REDACTED] .
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, we are breaking down barriers and building bridges to safe, secure, and supportive housing, the foundation of successful ReEntry.

Book Talk: Baton Rouge-
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:30
Discussion on:
The Prison Industry: How It Works and Who Profits
Panel:
Rev Alexis Anderson
Executive Director,
PREACH
Bianca Tylek
Author & Executive
Director, Worth Rises
Pastor Ron Hicks
Pastor, The Sanctuary
