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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Connect. Communicate. Coordinate. Collaborate. CAPRI is introducing the Capital Area's new virtual headquarters. Seats are limited. Reserve yours today! Register here: https://forms.gle/48ZAiwTuuRqvEaUc8
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 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, […]
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 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 […]
Come and learn everything you need to know about getting College Financial Aid for your student in Louisiana, including hot topics such as TOPS and FAFSA. Dellarisha Ventress, a Comprehensive Advising Officer with the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), will present and answer your questions about state, federal, military and outside financial aid […]
Your weekend just got an upgrade. This Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Pennington Biomedical Men's Health Summit- a morning packed with health, learning and some unexpected fun. FREE! Free Health Screenings – blood pressure, PSA, vision, testosterone, EKGs, and more Expert Health Talks – from heart health and lung cancer prevention to Alzheimer’s awareness and […]
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 […]
Ms. Verna will be hosting her rescheduled monthly Housing Meeting on Wed, 8/27 at 9am virtually. Please join us! Email: [email protected] and or/ info@1touchministry
Lynnette Lee, a Certified Professional Resume Writer with the EBRPL Career Center, will lead a workshop on writing a great resume. Learn to structure your resume so that it showcases your most valuable skills. Learn formatting techniques that will make your resume look clean and professional. Learn the biggest red flags employers look for on […]
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, […]
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 […]