Episode 17: Rico along with Makini discuss mass incarceration and the wrongly convicted. Later, she shares personal experiences with her husband currently being 'held for ransom' in prison for a crime he DID NOT commit. She discuss her challenges supporting a man in prison and losing all her friends in the process. Makini also shares how she copes without conjugal visits.

Thank you @Makini101 for being this weeks guest. Follow her on social media for updates on her husbands case. Email her at [email protected] to donate!

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See below for reentry programs available in NY.

Exodus – This organization helps male and female ex-offenders with their reentry process. They offer a variety of different services that returning citizens can benefit from.

Second Chance Reentry – They provide medical, educational, employment, and treatment programs with a focus on ex-offenders.

America Works – An employment resource that is available to ex-offenders.

The Doe Fund – An organization that assists many at-risk populations including ex-offenders.

College and Community Fellowship – They help female ex-offenders pursue higher education.

Fortune Society – They help returning citizens with a variety of different services to assist in their reentry.

Next Door Project – The Next Door Project helps ex-offenders with legal and employment services.

The Osborne Association – This organization offers ex-offenders opportunities to transform their life. They have a large amount of programs available to returning citizens.

CEO – Another New York City employment resource. This is only available to men and women on parole or probation.

Providence House – A faith-based agency based in Brooklyn. They help women with transitional housing.