Our office is closed today for New Year's Day. Happy New Year! - and see you in the new year! #newyearsday #reentry #reentrymatters
2 days ago
Join us tonight for Coffee and Connections! Recovery - especially around the New Year - can be a challenging journey, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Coffee and Connections is a peer-led space for returning citizens to share experiences, support one another, and build community. Join us from 5:30 to 6:30 tonight—let’s grow together! #reentry #reentrymatters
3 days ago
SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to host our third annual Art from the Inside Out event. This free art show is open to the public and will showcase the incredible artistry of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. On Friday February 7 at 6 pm, IO will hold a reception, where some of the artists will be present to share their work.
Art from the Inside Out is meant to celebrate the talent and hard work of these artists as well as promote public awareness of the humanity and resilience of incarcerated people.
The art will be available for public viewing from Feb 7-15 at Public Space One (538 S Gilbert, Iowa City, IA) #reentrymatters #reentry #incarceratedart
5 days ago
With the end of year just days away, we reflect on how important it is to build community- a goal of Inside Out from the very beginning. We provide safe space for members to share their experiences and grow together. Our Resource Center, our peer support groups, the Reentry House, and other social events allow us to do just that. It's not too late to help us continue to be a beacon of hope for so many in Johnson County. Help us support returning citizens by donating today! #reentry #reentrymatters #donate
6 days ago
Last week, we hosted our quarterly Game Night at One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church. It was filled with delicious food donated by volunteers, fast-paced bingo, challenging trivia questions, and exciting prizes. Thank you to everyone who joined and made it a night to remember! 🎉 #reentry #reentrymatters
6 days ago
Wishing everyone happy holidays - sharing highlights from 2024. We couldn’t have done it without you! #reentrymatters #reentry #happyholidays #gratitude
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Last Updated: October 27, 2021 by InsideOut Reentry
October 26, 2021 One Community, One Book Webinar
On Tuesday, October 26th, Inside Out hosted an event with the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights reflecting on Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller’s book “Halfway Home.” His book points out that mass incarceration is designed to follow people home — from the effects of having lived in a dehumanizing environment to the continuing confines of life on parole; from legal discrimination in housing and job markets to widespread social stigma. People returning to Johnson County, IA, after incarceration discussed some of the many challenges they face and what has helped them succeed. Read More
Posted: August 31, 2021 by InsideOut Reentry
Inside Out Reentry Summer 2021 Newsletter
Last Updated: June 23, 2021 by InsideOut Reentry
June 18, 2021 Justice that Heals Webinar
Hosted by Inside Out Reentry Community, Justice That Heals: A Forum on Restorative Justice provides an overview on Restorative Justice and how it works to heal people who’ve been harmed by criminal acts as well as those who’ve caused that harm. In this webinar learn from Ted Lewis, a restorative justice trainer and consultant, and from a panel of local practitioners who will share initiatives in our community. Read More
Posted: June 3, 2021 by Susan Spears
Justice That Heals: A Forum on Restorative Justice
The U.S. criminal legal system relies on “Retributive Justice” — punishment for wrong-doing — but there is an alternative! Restorative Justice works to heal people who’ve been harmed by criminal acts as well as those who’ve caused that harm. Join us for a virtual forum to learn from national experts about Restorative Justice, including how it is used as an effective alternative to incarceration, and from a panel of local practitioners who will share initiatives in our community in a variety of settings, including reentry. Read More
Last Updated: June 3, 2021 by Susan Spears
Eastern Iowa Groups Offer Support for Children of Imprisoned Parents
It’s a traumatic event when a parent goes to prison. Trauma for the parent, spouse, and children. Especially the children. Inside Out Reentry Community of Iowa City has launched a new project to help those kids. It’s a special “youth support kit” for children impacted by incarceration, funded through a grant from the Iowa City Human Rights Commission.
The kits are designed for Johnson County children 9 and younger. Each kit will include one of four picture books about having an incarcerated caregiver, based on the age of the child. Read More
Last Updated: June 3, 2021 by Susan Spears
April 22, 2021 Unheard Voices Webinar
Hosted by Inside Out Reentry Community, the Unheard Voices: Impacts of Incarceration on Children and Families webinar discusses the hidden impacts of incarceration and reentry on children, partners, and family members. These groups often face challenges finding support for their situation, as well as the effects of the societal stigma surrounding incarceration. This webinar includes a panel of service providers who will discuss programming and support groups for these families and children, as well as a panel of individuals who have been impacted by the incarceration of a loved one. This event discusses available opportunities and identifies gaps in support for these unheard voices. Read More
Posted: April 21, 2021 by Susan Spears
Inside Out Reentry Spring 2021 Newsletter
Posted: March 31, 2021 by Susan Spears
Unheard Voices: Impacts of Incarceration on Children and Families
Inside Out Reentry Community presents Unheard Voices, a virtual forum to discuss the hidden impacts of incarceration and reentry on children, partners, and family members. These groups often face challenges finding support for their situation, as well as the effects of the societal stigma surrounding incarceration. The event includes a panel of service providers who will discuss programming and support groups for these families and children, as well as a panel of individuals who have been impacted by the incarceration of a loved one. This event discusses available opportunities and identifies gaps in support for these unheard voices.
Register for the event at: bit.ly/IOVoices Read More
Posted: February 3, 2021 by Susan Spears
Inside Out Reentry Winter 2020-2021 Newsletter
Posted: November 23, 2020 by Susan Spears
The reentry struggle: COVID makes path to productive life harder for ex-offenders
Rich Mathias knows firsthand the despair of being in prison — and the despair of being released.
“Being in prison, especially during a holiday, is one of the worst things you can go through,” he told me this week, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Read More