Community Reintegration

Referrals, Career Counseling, Anti-Recidivism

We help reintegrate clients into their communities and reduce recidivism

Pre-Release Counseling & Support

Our staff meets with prisoners prior to their release, to help them develop a plan of action to make positive changes in their lives. Counseling includes discussion of HIV risk reduction methods, development of a personal life plan, and encouragement to maintain healthier behaviors upon their return to the community. We also work with clients to identify programs that can help them to address alcoholism, drug addiction, and other behaviors that can put them at risk for return to jail or prison.

Post-Release Support

Once clients are released (regardless of HIV status), our staff continues to work with them to facilitate transition back into society. Using a self-help model, we assist clients in navigating the vast array of social services. We also provide employment coaching that includes interview prep, resume development, and job placement assistance. To further aid clients in their transition we provide gift cards for food and clothing, a buss pass, basic toiletries, and a safer sex kit, to help them in their first stages of reintegrating into the community.