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Participatory Defense Hub

MAP Defense was created to serve our families and community in participating in their own defense.

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Black Mama
Bail Out

This program was created to empower formerly incarcerated black women with skills needed for their reform process.

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Canvass Training

We train and activate formerly incarcerated people to run effective canvass programs that give results.

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S.T.A.B.L.E Program

This program was created to empower formerly incarcerated black women with skills needed for their reform process.

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WHAT WE
SUPPORT:

Bail Support
Fines and Fee support
Voter Registration
Participatory Defense
Trans Emergency Housing
Job Placement
Rental Assistance
Food assistance
Transportation Assistance
Financial Literacy
Financial Wellness

Reclamation Skill Share
Emergency Funeral Assistance
Art Therapy
Mental Health Support
Children Support Group
Women's Support Group
Clothing Closet
Crisis Support
Civil education
Leadership Development

About Barred Business

Barred Business is a membership based organization founded by multi generational, multi gender, and multi national formerly incarcerated black women to empower marginalized formerly incarcerated people.

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