Legal Aid & Record Relief
Legal Action Center (LAC)
Manhattan
Free legal help with rap sheets, Certificates of Relief, sealing, job/housing denials, licensing, and discrimination tied to a record, drug use, SUD or HIV.
Center for Justice Innovation (CJI) - The Staten Island Justice Center
What they offer
Provides a range of programs for both young people and adults impacted by the criminal legal system. Services include individual counseling, psychoeducational group programming, youth leadership, mentorship programming, and workforce development training.
Who can get help
The Transformative Reentry Initiative (TRI), serves adults ages 18 and over who are returning from incarceration and provides services including individual and group-based reentry support; employment and career readiness assistance;...
How to start
Call or visit the website for more information.
Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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