JCOD to Host Countywide Events During Second Chance Month

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) will host a robust series of events throughout April in recognition of Second Chance Month, reaffirming its commitment to supporting justice-involved individuals and their successful reintegration into society.

On March 19, 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion, authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, officially proclaiming April 2024 as Second Chance Month and designating the last week of April as Reentry Week. The motion highlighted the County’s commitment to reducing recidivism, fostering redemption, improving outcomes, and advancing healing for justice-impacted individuals through programs centered on reentry support, restorative justice, culturally responsive services, and trauma-informed care.

Building on this commitment, JCOD will present a series of events across all five Supervisorial districts this month. These events are designed to connect formerly incarcerated individuals with vital resources, community support, and opportunities for growth.

Planned Activities Include:

• Community Resource Fairs – Offering access to job training, mental health services, legal assistance, housing support, and more.
• Meet-and-Greet Sessions – Facilitating connections between formerly incarcerated individuals, service providers, employers, and local leaders.
• Grand Opening Ceremonies – Highlighting the launch of new reentry programs and facilities.

Event Schedule:

• Wednesday, April 9 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Community Resource Fair        Long Beach City College – Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus
• Friday, April 11 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM YO! (Youth Overcoming) Program Graduation – The Catalyst Foundation – 547 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534
• Friday, April 11 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Rebuild & Thrive: Second Chance Summit – JCOD DOORS Antelope Valley – 1753 West Avenue J, Suite B, Lancaster, CA 93534
• Friday, April 11 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Lost Angels Graduation – 44525 Beech Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
• Monday, April 14 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM College and Career Event – Rio Hondo College – 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601
• Wednesday, April 23 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Prison Graduation Initiative (PGI) Celebration – Cal State LA – 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
• Thursday, April 24 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Beyond Barriers: Building Reentry Bridges to Housing and Public Safety – Dollarhide Community Center – 301 N. Tamarind Ave., Compton, CA 90220
• Monday, April 28 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Los Angeles County Training Center (LACTC) Event and Open House – 1301 Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302

The full calendar of events is available at jcod.lacounty.gov.

These Second Chance Month activities reflect JCOD’s mission to dismantle barriers, restore dignity, and build pathways to opportunity for those affected by the justice system.

Media Inquiries: To attend or cover these events, members of the press should RSVP by contacting Avi Bernard at ABernard@jcod.lacounty.gov or pio@jcod.lacounty.gov.

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