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Justice Recidivism Initiative Program

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Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

Staten Island

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Older Adults

Public Housing Residents

Justice Impacted People

Low Income People

"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"

Describe the challenge you want to address:

High recidivism rates. People coming out of prison have limited opportunities for housing and employment. Difficult to stay on the right side of the law if you can't feed/house/sustain yourself.

What is the solution to the challenge?

Program that provides people coming out of prison/jail with vocational training, access to non-discriminatory housing, quality education, parenthood programs.

Please provide your Zip Code

10301

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