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For people rebuilding after incarceration. Talk with people in United States who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Find free legal aid programs and know-your-rights information in your state.
Run by people who have been through life after prison and a legal battle themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
We help people with a legal battle and a loved one in prison, in person in Hartford and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
“Para el que empieza: no te voy a decir que es fácil. La calle es dura, la gente desconfía. Pero hay que buscarle. Yo encontré trabajo con mi hermano, y un taller de redes. No es lo mismo, pero es algo. Habla con alguien, no te guardes todo. Y busca una cosa pequeña que te guste, como mis rosas. Eso te sostiene.”
“I was right where you are not that long ago, about a year. For me it was job applications and the box. Some weeks I don't think about it at all. Be gentle with yourself.”
“Eighteen months ago I was exactly where you are. It was released in January after 6 years and I couldn't see past it. These days I mostly feel like me. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do. Praying for you.”
“For anyone new to this: About three years ago, that was me. For me it was released in January after 6 years. I picked up the guitar again. It doesn't stay this heavy. Keep going, even slowly.”