08.05.2022 - By Jennifer Brown
This takeover episode features a conversation between JBC Consultant Jennifer Sarrett and Trelise Baker, Founder of 2nd Chance Living PMI as Trelise discusses the work that her organization does to help women transitioning out of prison or jail and into communities by providing employment and housing services in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. Trelise also shares her own journey of transitioning back into the community as a justice-involved woman and the biggest challenges that people face after incarceration. Discover the complex needs that justice-involved women face when reentering their communities, and how 2nd Change Living is helping to address those needs. Resources: Prison policy initiative Vera Institute US Bureau of Labor Statistics US Census Bureau Data USA Unity of Greater New Orleans 2nd Chance Living PMI: website: https://www.2ndchancelivingpmi.org/ email: [email protected] phone: 1-855-487-0477 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndchancepmi Instagram: @2ndchancepmi Twitter: @2ndchancepmi