NC Second Chance Month 2026 Recap
April may be coming to a close, but the momentum behind NC Second Chance Month at LINC is anything but seasonal.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve elevated the voices of justice-involved individuals, shared powerful stories of transformation, and engaged our community in meaningful conversations about reentry, opportunity, and dignity.
From storytelling initiatives and public awareness campaigns to direct support for participants navigating housing, employment, and education, April has been a reminder of what’s possible when people are given a real second chance—and the right support to make it stick.
But the truth is, reentry doesn’t operate on a calendar. The barriers individuals face after incarceration—employment gaps, housing instability, limited access to healthcare and education—don’t disappear on May 1. They require consistent, comprehensive support.
That’s why LINC’s work continues every day of the year. Second chances aren’t a moment—they’re a commitment. And we remain dedicated to walking alongside the individuals we serve long after the spotlight of April fades.
Our NC Second Chance Month Recap
2026 Rehabilitation & Reentry Conference
April 7-9 | Raleigh, North Carolina
- R-Step Reentry Panel Discussion moderated by First Lady Anna Stein
- Keynote Speaker NCDAC Secretary Leslie Cooley Dismukes
LINC Local Empowerment Day Panelists
- Sherwood Jackson, Mentor/Community Success Initiative & Reentry Coordinator
- Keith Williams, Reentry Employer Engagement Consultant, Wake County Reentry Council
(pictured below, l to r: Frankie Roberts, LINC Co-Director; Sherwood Jackson; Linda Thomas, LINC NHC Reentry Council Coordinator; Keith Williams)
LINC Talks | Personal Stories of Resilience
Watch the compilation video here.
Reentry in Real Time: A Simulation
A series of simulations for students and professionals in the reentry field. Join us the the final session on May 7, even if you haven’t attended the previous sessions.
Coming in JUNE! Sign up Now!
