STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Office of Neighborhood Safety, in partnership with with New York City Housing Authority, hosted a Family Reentry Forum at Curtis High School in St. George on Oct. 18.

The forum connected those affected by incarceration with resources that would assist in their transition to reentering public society.

The event is a result of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood safety. Mayor’s Action Plan collaborates with NYCHA residents, local leaders and New York City agencies to develop solutions aimed at improving the well-being of the community.

Residents have been calling for “a more streamlined process that makes it easier for formerly incarcerated NYCHA residents to return home — especially to rejoin family leases — and access supports without being re-traumatized

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