Posted April 1, 2025
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The last week of April has historically marked the observance of National Reentry Week, a week dedicated to bringing awareness to the community about the many barriers and roadblocks facing those who are justice impacted. A growing number of events and initiatives are held locally to support returning citizens and improve reentry outcomes. In response, the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry and other community partners have come together to acknowledge the entire month of April as Reentry Awareness Month!
Legal Aid is proud to promote Reentry Awareness Month events designed to educate, raise awareness, remove stigmas, and highlight successes.
Cuyahoga County Reentry Awareness Month – April 1-30, 2025
"Redemption is Possible....Pathways to Progress"
Events include:
- Why Didn’t I Get Hired? 2.0 #Second Chances – April 3 at 12:00 PM – this event will offer a range of valuable resources designed to help overcome employment challenges and provide tools such as resume writing and interview tips.
- Fair Chance, Bright Future: Removing Workforce Barriers – April 7 at 9:00 AM – featuring an expert panel discussion with Q&A focused on workforce barriers, legal challenges, and reentry advocacy.
- Overcoming Barriers to Accessing Services – April 9 at 11:00 AM – designed to support individuals in reentry, this conversation will include information about access to benefits, educational services, voter education, and available reentry support services.
- Community Expungement Clinic – April 12 at 10:00 AM – designed to help Cuyahoga County residents clear their criminal records and remove barriers to employment, housing, and more. Legal professionals will provide free legal advice, assist with the expungement application process, and answer questions about eligibility.
- Financial Literacy Education – April 23 at 11:00 AM – designed to support individuals in reentry, this conversation will cover essential topics like budgeting, credit repair, banking options, and financial planning.
- Charles R. See Forum on Reentry – April 25 at 11:30 AM – The City Club of Cleveland presents the 2025 Charles R. See Forum on Reentry – The Second Chance Workforce: How Public Policy Can Shape Ohio’s Future. This conversation will focus on how public policy can reduce employment barriers and assist in providing more individuals with second chances. Use the code LASC25 for a discount on tickets for this forum.
- Building Pathways Home Housing Summit – April 28 at 9:00 AM – This summit aims to bring together key stakeholders, including housing partners, providers, advocates, and policymakers, to discuss important issues surrounding fair housing, share solutions, and elevate the conversation around housing access, equity, and opportunity for individuals that have returned home to Cuyahoga County.
Check out all the events from the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry and other community partners. Visit The Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry's website for details and registration.
Questions can be directed to: Chamomile Hendricks @ Cuyahoga-Reentry@jfs.ohio.gov