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
Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours
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…
Calls From Home Film Screening
Calls from Home (Sylvia Ryerson, 2023) is an intimate portrait of rural prison expansion which documents a longstanding radio show that sends familial messages of love over public airwaves to reach people incarcerated in Central Appalachia.
Please join us for a free screening of Calls…
Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours
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 Navigators Hours
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…
Baltic Street Education and Employment Supportive Services
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is a peer-led, holistic community mental health recovery organization offering a supportive environment where individuals can access education and employment resources, guided by peers who have walked similar paths. Discover how our community fosters resilience,…
Baltic Street Education and Employment Supportive Services
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is a peer-led, holistic community mental health recovery organization offering a supportive environment where individuals can access education and employment resources, guided by peers who have walked similar paths. Discover how our community fosters resilience,…
Conviction History Workshop
Join CSSNY’s Next Door Project and BPL’s Welcome Home program to learn about:
- Requesting your criminal history
- Repairing your RAP sheet
- Applying for Certificates of Good Conduct or Relief from Disabilities
- Recent legislation impacting your rights
- And more…
Baltic Street Education and Employment Supportive Services
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is a peer-led, holistic community mental health recovery organization offering a supportive environment where individuals can access education and employment resources, guided by peers who have walked similar paths. Discover how our community fosters resilience,…
Baltic Street Education and Employment Supportive Services
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is a peer-led, holistic community mental health recovery organization offering a supportive environment where individuals can access education and employment resources, guided by peers who have walked similar paths. Discover how our community fosters resilience,…
Conviction History Workshop
Join CSSNY’s Next Door Project and BPL’s Welcome Home program to learn about:
- Requesting your criminal history
- Repairing your RAP sheet
- Applying for Certificates of Good Conduct or Relief from Disabilities
- Recent legislation impacting your rights
- And more…
Contact Us
- For general questions, jail and prison services, reentry services, and public programs: Michael Carey
For TeleStory: Sadie Petraitis
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.
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