Justice-Involved Services

Our justice-involved reentry programs are designed in alignment with trauma-informed care and are appropriate for referrals from correctional facilities, parole/probation officers, reentry task forces, and diversion courts. 

Reentry Planning

Pre- and post-release case planning for returning citizens includes needs assessment, stabilization strategies, and linkage to housing, substance use recovery, and mental health services for justice-involved populations.

Housing Assistance

Direct assistance with transitional housing, rental subsidies, and application support is provided, with referrals prioritized for individuals released from incarceration or participating in diversion programs.

Employment Services

Vocational assessment, resume building, training enrollment, and job placement. Employer partnerships support fair chance hiring for individuals with criminal records.

Case Management

Multi-system coordination with probation officers, treatment providers, legal counsel, and housing liaisons ensures integrated support. Case managers develop client-centered action plans addressing barriers to reintegration for justice-involved populations.

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FAQs

Who is eligible for your justice-involved reentry programs?

Returning citizens, individuals released from incarceration, and those in diversion programs. We accept referrals from correctional facilities, parole/probation officers, and courts.

What does your pre- and post-release case planning include?

It includes comprehensive needs assessments, immediate stabilization strategies, and direct connections to housing, substance use recovery, and mental health care.

Do you provide direct housing assistance for returning citizens?

Yes. We provide direct help with transitional housing placement, rental subsidies, and applications, prioritizing individuals exiting the justice system.

How do your employment services support fair-chance hiring?

We offer vocational assessments, resume building, training enrollment, and job placement to connect individuals with criminal records to fair-chance employers.

How do case managers coordinate with outside legal or supervision systems?

We work directly with probation officers, legal counsel, and treatment providers to build client-centered action plans that remove barriers to community reintegration.