“R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” A Lecture with Meko Lincoln
In April, the Department welcomed Meko Lincoln of Amos House to campus for a talk on the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. program (Reentry Supports Promoting Earnest Community Ties). Lincoln, coordinator of the Men’s Transitional Program at Amos House, discussed the implementation of R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a program centered on establishing community capital and support for the underserved population of justice involved folks. With the current climate of overdose deaths, coupled with the changes to funding sources and government structures for assistance, R.E.S.P.E.C.T seeks to focus on the health and wellness of individuals as the targeted outcomes. The program is centered on highlighting the strength-based model, peer support and the self-efficacy of an individual’s ability to succeed. R.E.S.P.E.C.T is designed to not only reduce recidivism, but more importantly on helping returning folks gain confidence in themselves and save their lives.
