Inside A Haunted House Hosted By [Individuals With Justice Involvement Experience]

In Harlem, New York, a rehabilitation program aimed at [helping individuals with justice involvement reenter the community] has found a unique (and spooky) way to help bridge the gap between incarceration and the community. For the last 15 years, the Fortune Academy has hosted a haunted house to ensure that not only its residents feel comfortable outside of prison, but that the community of Harlem feels safe living among [individuals who were formerly incarcerated].

New York–based photographer Gabriela Bhaskar was there this Halloween to document the event and show firsthand what it’s like to enter a haunted house organized by [individuals with justice involvement experience]. Here, Bhaskar speaks to BuzzFeed News about the program and what it means for its residents.