Natural Hair Program Helps Prepare Inmates For Re-Entry

Natural Hair Program Helps Prepare Inmates For Re-Entry

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The Shelby County Office of Re-entry in Memphis, Tennessee, has launched a program to train incarcerated women in natural hair care. The program aims to reduce recidivism by equipping participants with skills for a career post-release. Zana Smith, a graduate, plans to open her own shop specializing in locs. The program, led by instructor Tamika Turner, requires 300 hours of training and is designed to prepare women for a successful reintegration into society. Tionna Jones, another graduate, shares her journey of personal growth and readiness for change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the new program introduced in Memphis, Tennessee?

To teach cooking skills

To train women in natural hair care

To provide general education to inmates

To offer financial assistance to inmates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the program considered critical according to the transcript?

It offers scholarships for further education

It provides free housing for inmates

It helps reduce the high recidivism rates in the US

It guarantees employment after release

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is DeAndre Brown in the context of the program?

An instructor at the Institute of Beauty

The executive director of the Shelby County Office of Re-entry

A participant in the program

A program graduate

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Tamika Turner in the program?

She is a program graduate

She is the executive director

She is one of the program's instructors

She is a parole officer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Tionna Jones's reaction upon being selected for the program?

She was surprised and excited

She refused to participate

She was disappointed

She was indifferent