Episode 2: Creating a Better Community – Ending the Cycle of Incarceration
Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer, Netsmart
Lee Jost, Executive Director, NCircle
The United States recidivism rate continues to be a major flaw in the nation’s criminal justice system. How can we help formerly incarcerated individuals and their families overcome obstacles and end the cycle of incarceration for a better future? By connecting those impacted individuals and their family members to resources, support, skill development, work opportunities and meaningful programs that transform their experience as they return to the community.
In this episode Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer, speaks with Lee Jost, Executive Director of NCircle, about the challenges those affected by the criminal justice system face reentering the community and share genuine, heartfelt stories of how the programs launched by NCircle more than ten years ago are making a difference in the lives they serve.
Join us as we discuss:
- The importance of individual and family support to end the cycle of incarceration
- Building up a united, thriving and healthy community
- Strengthening Families
- College of Trades
- Discovery for Teens
- Finding ways to expand and empower other communities to be better together
After hearing the incredible work being done and impactful stories from Lee Jost, if you are looking to connect, build your vision, equip others, grow your network or get involved in the momentum making a difference in your community visit www.NCircle.org
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