Second Chance Month: Events Across L.A. Supporting Reentry

Jazmine RodriguezApril 9, 2025

April is Second Chance Month, and Los Angeles County is showing up strong with events all month long to support folks impacted by the justice system.

Thanks to a motion led by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors officially recognized April as Second Chance Month and the last week as Reentry Week—a powerful reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild and thrive.

Throughout April, the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) is hosting events across all five districts focused on:

• Job training & legal support

• Housing & mental health services

• Reentry program launches

• Community connection & celebration

Here's what’s coming up:

🔸Wednesday, April 9 | 11AM–2PM Community Resource Fair Long Beach City College – Trades, Tech & Community Campus

🔸Friday, April 11 | Multiple Events in Lancaster

• 10AM: YO! Program Graduation

• 12PM: Rebuild & Thrive: Second Chance Summit

• 3PM: Lost Angels Graduation

🔸Monday, April 14 | 10AM–2:30PM College & Career Event – Rio Hondo College, Whittier

🔸Wednesday, April 23 | 12PM–6PM PGI Celebration – Cal State LA

🔸Thursday, April 24 | 10AM–2:30PM Beyond Barriers Summit – Compton

🔸Monday, April 28 | 9AM–1PM Open House at LA County Training Center – Calabasas

👉🏽 Full calendar & event info: jcod.lacounty.gov

Let’s show up, connect, and keep building a future where second chances are the norm—not the exception.