Part of the Outreach Services department, Justice Initiatives works to support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated patrons and their families.
TeleStory
Connecting families with incarcerated loved ones via video teleconference in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Reentry Services
One-on-one support, programs, resources, and services for people coming home from jail or prison.
Public Programs
Programs, events, and resources to raise public awareness of issues of racial, social, and economic justice.
Upcoming Events
Letters from Home: Workshop Series for Formerly Incarcerated Writers
Presented in Collaboration with the Re/Creation Creative CollectiveThis six-week workshop series is open to Welcome Home patrons and other formerly incarcerated writers and aspiring writers.
What you'll learn: Participants will explore the theme “Letters from Home, ” and develop personal…
Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services
Have you been incarcerated?
BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:
Identifying your needs and goalsbringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of…
Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services
Have you been incarcerated?
BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:
Identifying your needs and goalsbringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of…
Letters from Home: Workshop Series for Formerly Incarcerated Writers
Presented in Collaboration with the Re/Creation Creative CollectiveThis six-week workshop series is open to Welcome Home patrons and other formerly incarcerated writers and aspiring writers.
What you'll learn: Participants will explore the theme “Letters from Home, ” and develop personal…
Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services
Have you been incarcerated?
BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:
Identifying your needs and goalsbringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of…
Letters from Home: Workshop Series for Formerly Incarcerated Writers
Presented in Collaboration with the Re/Creation Creative CollectiveThis six-week workshop series is open to Welcome Home patrons and other formerly incarcerated writers and aspiring writers.
What you'll learn: Participants will explore the theme “Letters from Home, ” and develop personal…
CBH Talk | Renewing Rikers: From Punishment to Possibility
The future of Rikers Island is one of New York City’s most urgent and complex political challenges. Once home to a Civil War-era military training ground, the island was purchased by the city in 1884 for $180,000 to serve as a garbage dump. In 1932, construction began on what would…
Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services
Have you been incarcerated?
BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:
Identifying your needs and goalsbringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of…
Letters from Home: Workshop Series for Formerly Incarcerated Writers
Presented in Collaboration with the Re/Creation Creative CollectiveThis six-week workshop series is open to Welcome Home patrons and other formerly incarcerated writers and aspiring writers.
What you'll learn: Participants will explore the theme “Letters from Home, ” and develop personal…