Natural Hair Program Helps Prepare Inmates For Re-Entry

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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