When individuals return home from carceral spaces, they are at risk of returning to communities experiencing high rates of violence and offering limited career opportunities.

Joseph Mapp, Director for the Mayor’s Office of Reentry, was system-impacted and began his journey of transformation through higher education opportunities while incarcerated. He continued educational pursuits post-release, building on the foundation developed inside, and credits community support as a critical factor in developing his leadership and career skills.

He joins Greg Martinez, Community Safety Coordination Center, to discuss how Chicago’s Office of Reentry is creating opportunities and support for returning Chicagoans.