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It is a surprise to no one to know that people of color have a history with being incarcerated in this country. An alarming number of this population has been put behind bars due to blatant lies, hate, and the feeling of needing to put one above the other. Despite the obvious flaws, the criminal justice system still has yet to see any real change and as a result continues to put innocent black youth in prison. One of these individuals happens to be Korey Wise, one of many men who was wrongfully convicted of a rape crime. He had to experience first hand the brutality of the criminal justice system and the horrors of being put in Rikers Island, one of the worst prisons one could be at.
In an interview Mr. Wise has done, he wanted to preface a very important message. The Korey Wise of then died, and that very same individual in the present fights for that man who could not fight for himself, and the many others who still cannot. Having been wrongfully convicted shattered his previous identity, and forced him to acclimate to an environment full of danger. It’s unfortunate that Korey had a learning disability which was exploited by the people who knowingly incarcerated him by coercing him into making a false testimony. This man wasn’t even a suspect, yet he went to support a friend who he considers to be a brother.. Korey now speaks on the injustices within the criminal justice system, and he even lives in Harlem to this day.
There aren’t many individuals who leave prison in the same mental state they were in when they first arrived there. Juvenile detention facilities, jails in general - they lead to a higher exposure rate to actual criminal acts, and if someone is wrongly condemned, then what? The system creates criminals, and then after leaving, they’re likely to partake in the behavior they saw, thus promoting the cycle of recidivism.
Youth that have been exposed to these kinds of settings are in need of services that pave the way for recovery not only for the individual, but for the community as a whole. We can work to expose the root of the bad behaviors, the primary catalysts, and the roadblocks that prevent change from occurring. It is only then that we can truly help make the first step, as opposed to throwing a person in a cell and calling it reform. These programs for change are all available here at Take Trips Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually. Our team here implores you to reach out to us here journeywithus@taketripsmes.org if you know someone who is in need of these services.
The reentry population has gained importance in recent years in discussions of social and criminal justice policy. The difficulties faced by those who are released from jail or other forms of incarceration and reintegrate into society are becoming more widely acknowledged.
Reentry populations often encounter significant obstacles, such as difficulty finding stable housing, securing gainful employment, and accessing essential services like healthcare and mental health support. These challenges contribute to the high rates of recidivism, where individuals return to the criminal justice system after their release.
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Take Trips MES (Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually), based in Ossining, NY, was established in 2019 to bring awareness to the aftercare struggles of incarcerated youth of color. This population is not receiving real opportunities to excel when they are released from the incarceration system; Take Trips MES wants to change this. We want our youth to be equipped with tools that will allow them to make better decisions, and do the required work to be productive citizens. Our organization is designed to decrease the recidivism rate and increase the productivity rate.
Take Trips MES, will work tirelessly to reduce the recidivism rate of incarcerated and detention youth of color once they are released from the system; to provide them with adequate aftercare services.
Healing the hurt of detained and incarcerated youth of color once they transition back into society is not an easy task. This population is often in need of clothing, accessories, and other wearable items to maintain their freedom.
These items might be spare to you, but are essential to them obtaining and sustaining employment as they increase their productivity rate in their communities and beyond. The items that you donate will allow them to succeed. The donated items should go to the address listed below. Thank you for your kind generosity!
Please mail or deliver clean and boxed items to 135 South Highland Ave. 3B4, Ossining, NY 10562.
*Take Trips MES is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization. EIN number is 85-0840436, we are a tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
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Take Trips MES, will work tirelessly to reduce the recidivism rate of incarcerated and detention youth of color once they are released from the system; to provide them with adequate aftercare services. Aftercare services are vital for youth of color transitioning back into their communities from the incarceration and detention system. Click the DONATE NOW button to help Take Trips MES facilitate the necessary aftercare work for our youth to heal their hurt!