Justice Initiatives

Part of the Outreach Services department, Justice Initiatives works to support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated patrons and their families.  

Jail and Prison Services
Jail and Prison Services

Library services for incarcerated patrons.

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TeleStory
TeleStory

Connecting families with incarcerated loved ones via video teleconference in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

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Reentry Services
Reentry Services

One-on-one support, programs, resources, and services for people coming home from jail or prison.

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Public Programs
Public Programs

Programs, events, and resources to raise public awareness of issues of racial, social, and economic justice.

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Upcoming Events

Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services

Thu, Jun 12 12:00pm
Marcy Library

Justice Initiatives social 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 Dinner

Fri, Jun 20 6:00pm
Center for Brooklyn History

Justice Initiatives social services

Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services

Thu, Jun 26 4:00pm
Marcy Library

Justice Initiatives social 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

Thu, Jul 3 12:00pm
Marcy Library

Justice Initiatives social 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

Thu, Jul 10 12:00pm
Marcy Library

Justice Initiatives social 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…

Author Talk: All This Safety is Killing Us

Thu, Jul 10 5:30pm
Bedford Library, Auditorium

book discussion Justice Initiatives

Join us for a conversation with Ronica Mukerjee and Florie St Aime! 

Health Justice Beyond Prisons, Police, and Borders--Abolitionist frameworks and practices from clinicians, organizers, and incarcerated activists. 

With contributions from scholars, activists, incarcerated…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services

Thu, Jul 17 12:00pm
Marcy Library

Justice Initiatives social 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 Dinner

Fri, Jul 18 6:00pm
Center for Brooklyn History

Justice Initiatives social services

Welcome Home Reentry Navigation Services

Thu, Jul 24 12:00pm
Marcy Library

Justice Initiatives social 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

Thu, Jul 31 12:00pm
Marcy Library

Justice Initiatives social 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…
Contact Us
Justice Initiatives
Brooklyn Public Library  
240 Division Ave. at Marcy Ave. 
Brooklyn, NY 11211 

 

 

Book Donations

We are happy to accept recently published paperback books that are in good condition for our jail and prison collections. Please contact us for guidance on what to donate.