Justice-Impacted Citizens' Outreach

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

Bedstuy at least, Bushwick, East NY, Brownsville

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

Youth

Justice Impacted People

Parents

Low Income People

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Many urban communities suffer from mass incarceration. Many children grow up without a father or parent at all due to this. Many former incarcerated people may revert back to crime because of difficulty finding a job.

What is the solution to the challenge?

I think it'd be a great idea to implement a job training/workshop program specifically for formerly incarcerated people and their affected relatives. For children whose parents/guardians are/were incarcerated, possibly providing scholarships for university OR trade school. And if possible, a support group/mental health counseling for children and families affected.

Please provide your Zip Code

11213