
What “Breaking Cycles of Crime” Actually Means
A complex set of obstacles prevents people released from jail or prison from meeting their basic needs, increasing the risk of further crime and reducing public safety.
for an underserved community
To foster community economic development, entrepreneurship, and self-sufficiency through skilled development, training programs, and social services. To serve as a catalyst to implement comprehensive violent prevention solutions, research-driven solutions would support personal and professional development, workforce development, and community engagement.
To create a community where at-risk youth and returning formerly incarcerated citizens have full and equal access to employment, education, economic opportunities, and entrepreneurship while living a crime-free lifestyle in a quality, decent, safe, and stable home of their own. Community engagement programs and services will improve the public awareness and understanding of services and programs while improving the impact of MADE Institute amongst participants following their involvement in the criminal justice system.
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In Tears Dry and Wounds Heal, Leon El-Alamin invites readers to walk in his shoes, from his early days as a drug dealer on the harsh streets of Flint, Michigan, to the life-altering moment he was shot, and his subsequent incarceration. It was within the stark walls of a prison cell that Leon discovered a new path for his life. Upon his release, he established the M.A.D.E. Institute, a beacon of hope aimed at dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline that traps so many in his community. This book is not just a memoir; it’s a powerful testament to the capacity for transformation, the resilience of the human spirit, and the profound impact one individual can make. Journey with Leon as he navigates from the gritty streets of Flint to becoming a catalyst for social change.
A complex set of obstacles prevents people released from jail or prison from meeting their basic needs, increasing the risk of further crime and reducing public safety.
Entrance to Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County on Dec. 19, 2024.
Commentary: Robert Ricks, Image: Will Waldron/Times Union
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The MADE Institute envisions a community where returning citizens and at-risk youth thrive, with access to education, employment, and full participation in a dynamic society. We empower individuals to navigate the digital age, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and identify entrepreneurial opportunities, leveraging innovative resources for their success.
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