The cost of communications for people behind bars and their loved ones is a barrier to meaningful and healing connections.

Communication with loved ones substantially decreases incidents in prisons and reduces recidivism upon release.

Rep’s Lindsay and Amabile sponsor this bill. It has passed the House Judiciary Committee and is on its way to be considered by the House Appropriations Committee.

Program Update

The Community Incentive Program is well underway. The intention is to give our members more ways to heal trauma while boosting their health in all areas of life - physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially.

Our Wellness Center members - which now includes justice-involved individuals on parole and probation - have access to holistic therapies and activities that are generally not covered by insurance. This program alleviates the financial barrier between our members and these mood-lifting, skill-building activities.

Already, under this program, our members have accessed:

• Dance to Be Free - a weekly, cathartic dance practice originally designed for women behind prison walls

• Individual and Family Memberships to the Longmont Rec Center for access to a wide array of health-promoting classes, the gym, and of course the pool

• Boxing Class with our Peer Mentor through Phoenix Multi-sport, a sober active community

• Music Therapy with our partner Soundwell Music Therapy

• In April, we are launching Nutrition Classes with a licensed dietician

Be sure to follow us on Facebook for regular updates on this life-changing program.

This program is funded by the CCHA, the City of Longmont, and Boulder County.

TRI Board Update

The Governing Board of The Reentry Initiative is growing! At the March meeting, Mae Yang was unanimously voted on. More information on Mae’s experience and contributions to come soon. Welcome Mae!