Wednesday, June 4

SU Ag Center’s Second Chance 2 Recovery Program Reunites Inmates with Families

Baton Rouge, LA – The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, through its Second Chance 2 Recovery program brought inmates at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and their families together to enjoy a relaxing day on June 3, 2014 as part of the prison's "One Day With Kids" event.
"It's a very special feeling, I cherish the moment being with them and just spending time with them," Tameka Johnson said as she kissed her son on the cheek.

Prison officials say the ladies earned the special extended visits by graduating Southern University Agriculture Center's "Second Chance 2 Recovery" program.
The Second Chance 2 Recovery program, which teaches inmates job and parenting skills gave the inmates eight hours to visit with their children in a carnival setting, motivating them to do better when they return to society.
It was fun for children and mothers to play and eat together, giving them a chance to reconnect and make memories they can hold on to forever.
The event was featured by Fox 44 news and is available online under the heading “Female inmates enjoy special day with their kids.” The video clip is available at: http://www.fox44.com/news/female-inmates-enjoy-special-day-their-kids

For more information about this program contact, Tiffany Franklin at 225-771-2775 or tiffany_franklin@suagcenter.com

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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714

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