Justice, Care and Opportunities Department to Host “Second Chance Month” Events Across Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department or JCOD, in collaboration with County and community partners, will host resource fairs, meet-and-greets and grand opening ceremonies in all five Supervisorial districts during the month of April in honor of Second Chance Month.

Second Chance Month spotlights the importance of reentry programs, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care to support justice-involved individuals. Throughout the month, various events will offer resources and opportunities for individuals, communities and agencies across the County aimed at reducing recidivism, supporting recovery, improving outcomes and promoting healing.

The Second Chance Month events are an opportunity for justice-involved individuals and their families to learn about available and forthcoming resources from JCOD and community-based organizations in their area. JCOD offers reentry services, including employment assistance, housing, substance use counseling and much more.

The information for each event can be found below:

SD2 – Community Resource Fair

Provider: Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC)

Time: 11am-3pm April 26

Venue: 10950 South Central Ave., Los Angeles

SD3 – Opening/Meet-and-Greet of the Reentry Women’s Housing (JCOD’s POWR Program)

Provider: Center for Living and Learning

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 17

Venue: 9712 Arleta Ave., Arleta

SD4 – Community Resource Fair

Partners: LA County Probation Department, City of Long Beach & Long Beach City College

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 10t

Venue: 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach

SD5 – Grand Opening of the Wellness Center for Reentry Population

Provider: Paving the Way

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 25

Venue: 1729 W. Ave J, Lancaster