In February, the Commission began distributing 100,000 copies of its English/Spanish information and resource guide for individuals in prison or soon to be released. The pocket-sized booklet, Making It Happen & Staying Home, assists the formerly incarcerated with the many obstacles they face coming home. The booklet offers encouragement, direction and practical advice from individuals who have succeeded after incarceration. It also provides extensive information about the many City and State agencies that can help them.

The booklets can be found in City and State correctional facilities, parole and probation offices, and agencies that counsel and deliver services to the incarcerated or recently released. The publication was supported by a $35,000 grant from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. CCHR's Will Whitaker coordinated this groundbreaking publication.

Will Whitaker with “Making It Happen & Staying Home” booklets.