Posts by Brie Thiele
“With Gratitude – You Are Appreciated”
We often talk about the unique and special community that is the Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative. With 450 individuals and over 200 organizations all dedicated to successful reentry, post-incarceration, this…
Read MoreNotable decline in recidivism attributed to in-prison programs, according to CDCR
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) published its latest recidivism report, finding the recidivism rate for individuals released in 2019-20 declined by 2.8% over the previous year, to 39.1% –…
Read MoreCalifornia Surgeon General visits Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative: “I think this reentry community is amazing!”
Members of the Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative gathered for an inspirational talk with California’s first Latina Surgeon General, Dr. Diana Ramos. During her visit, Dr. Ramos offered an informative and…
Read MoreLos Angeles Reentry Collaborative steps into exciting new chapter; taps community leaders for Governance Team
As the Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative steps into 2025, community members and leaders have been tapped to sit on the Reentry Collaborative’s inaugural Governance Team. The Governance Team is committed…
Read MoreIncarceration in California is a public health crisis. See what the Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative is doing about it.
California is one of the most incarcerated states in the United States, with one third of the individuals released from California state prisons returning to Los Angeles. The wellbeing of…
Read More“The emotion in the room was palpable.” -Baltimore Police recount experience in POWER Training
First responders and police officers from across the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area gathered in Baltimore for Peace Officer Wellness, Empathy & Resilience (POWER) training with Beyond Us & Them. Several officers…
Read MorePolice Veteran Recounts Experience in POWER Training Program – “I really find the tools that we learned in POWER are so important.”
Lt. Connie Kelley has been with the Hartford Vermont Police Department for 25 years. During that time there’s been a growing awareness of the importance of addressing officer health and…
Read MoreFortune School staff and students speak about the impact of council practice: “We’ve really seen breakthroughs.”
The video above captures the enthusiasm and commitment of the Fortune School community to their new “Community Circles” program, which is the result of a multi-year partnership with Beyond Us…
Read MoreAddressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Community Violence
More than 100 reentry service providers gathered for the Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative’s latest convening, which explored how childhood trauma and exposure to community violence impact reentry outcomes. The keynote…
Read More“Tears, gasps and emotion” as folks reentering society post-incarceration enjoy a free screening of ‘Sing Sing’ and a moving council experience.
For many, a night at the cinema is a welcome way to escape reality and get lost in the magic of movies. For others who have spent years behind bars…
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