Laney College Restoring Our Communities Program

The Restoring Our Communities program is housed at Laney College and focuses on providing support services to formerly incarcerated people. The goal of the organization is to assist participants with the completion of coursework at Laney College and prepare them for future educational pursuits, as well as a sustainable lifestyle after graduation. Staff in the program work hard to combat the stigmas associated with incarceration and change the narrative around justice involvement for all students. Restoring Our Communities offers a learning community that validates students and welcomes them. Staff in the organization also assist with peer mentoring, tutoring and advising. According to the program website, qualifying individuals may have multiple arrests with no conviction, time spent in a women's or juvenile detention center, or incarceration in a correctional facility. Questions about the specific services and supports offered by Restoring Our Communities should be directed to the organization using the information on this page.