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 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, […]
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 […]
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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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
