Voices of our sisters, INC., in collaboration with community partner rectify, will deliver a holistic and multifaceted reentry programming for youth who are returning to their families and communities…

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) awarded a $784,194 Project Grant under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812) to Voices Of Our Sisters, Inc., in collaboration with community partner Rectify. The funding will support the delivery of holistic, evidence-based reentry programming for youth returning to Baltimore, Maryland. Key services include assessments, one-on-one case management, group support, social development workshops, and workforce readiness opportunities, both pre- and post-release. This project aims to increase successful reentry outcomes and reduce recidivism by grounding the services in youth development and trauma-informed principles. The award period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.

Voices of our sisters, INC., in collaboration with community partner rectify, will deliver a holistic and multifaceted reentry programming for youth who are returning to their families and communities in baltimore, maryland. This project will provide evidence-based wrap-around services both pre and post release that are grounded in youth development and trauma-informed principles, increasing the likelihood of successful reentry outcomes and decreased recidivism. Specific services include (1) evidence-based assessments, (2) pre and post release one-on-one case management and service coordination, (3) transitional group support, (4) social development skills workshops, and (5) workforce readiness opportunities.