LAR began as a group of incarcerated Black mothers working together to build a self-determined life after release. Staff, who have all been impacted by incarceration, collaborate with directly impacted community members to break the cycle of policing, supervision, and incarceration. Individuals and families learn to navigate the criminal justice system through skills training, expungement clinics, and legal support. Family retreats, support groups, therapy, and healing spaces ensure that families rebuild strong bonds after a traumatic experience. Formerly incarcerated women participate in job coaching and workforce development training, as well as an 8-week cohort where they practice self-love in a safe community. Pre-trial, LAR also offers women alternatives to incarceration through an education-based diversion program. More than a service provider, LAR empowers some 500 Black and brown individuals annually to advocate for abolishing systemic inequities.

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