The Council of State Governments Justice Center introduced participants to the Los Angeles County Reentry Integrated Services Project (LA CRISP), a multiyear, multistudy evaluation—led by social policy research firm MDRC—of services for people involved in the criminal legal system offered by the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).

This virtual discussion focused on the findings from the studies and feature community health workers and peer support specialists from two JCOD programs. Panelists shared how they incorporate their lived experience and expertise into their work and support individuals reentering their communities. They also shared key takeaways from their roles.

Speakers:

Chidi Umez-Rowley, Deputy Program Director, Corrections and Reentry, CSG Justice Center (moderator)
Michelle Manno, Senior Research Associate, MDRC
Michelle Murillo, Community Health Worker/Peer Support Specialist, People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
Ryan Barksdale, Peer Navigator, Center for Living and Learning