With rates continuing to increase, this means more work will be necessary to ensure individuals will be supported as they complete their sentencing to decrease the likelihood of recidivism.

Some of the resources amplified through JT’s “No Bars Reform,” include Felony Record Hub, a platform that lists “thousands of jobs” available to individuals with a records, and Time For Change, which provides housing and support services to homeless women and children. Also available, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ensures behavioral health services are accessible to those with mental and substance use disorders, and The Imani Breakthrough Project offers addiction recovery classes and education to those who have overcome abuse.