What Matters Most for Reentry: Lessons from Transformational Prison Project

Across the U.S., more than 1.9 million people are currently incarcerated—and the vast majority will return to their communities. In addition to meeting people’s immediate material and practical needs, like access to housing, employment, medical and mental health support, what helps someone rebuild a life after prison—and who is best positioned to help?

Join us for the launch of What Matters for Reentry: Lessons from the Transformational Prison Project (TPP), a new report based on a collaboration between the WPF and TPP, and shaped by the insights of 30 people who engaged with TPP as part of their reentry journeys. TPP is a Massachusetts-based organization led by formerly incarcerated people and grounded in restorative justice, an approach that focuses on healing, accountability, and community-building as the foundation for reentry.

This event will share key findings from the study and feature people interviewed for the report. Together, we’ll explore what works, what’s missing, and the contributions of community-led, restorative reentry in Massachusetts.

Speakers include:

• B. Arneson, Program Director, World Peace Foundation
• Dr. Bridget Conley, Research Director, World Peace Foundation
• Noble Williams, Senior Director of Programs, Transformational Prison Project
• Angie Jefferson, Interviewee and Subject Matter Expert
• Jody Boykins, Interviewee and Subject Matter Expert

Food and refreshments will be served.

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Joyce Cummings Center, Tufts University

Lantern Room, 601

177 College Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Parking is available at the Tufts Cousens Lot (130 College Ave., Medford) or Dowling Garage (419 Boston Ave, Medford). Visitor parking permit information will be provided for registered participants only.

The Joyce Cummings Center is also easily accessible via the MBTA Greenline at the Medford/Tufts stop.