Returning Citizens to Their Communities
Services
Coaching/Mentoring Services
- One-on-one regular meetings
- Non-judgmental
- Help person stay focused on the big picture
- Problem solve - explore best choices
- Work through Reentry Strategy
- Help make positive connections
Reentry Strategy Groups
- Reentry Strategy groups in county correctional facilities.
- Led by Reentry Specialists who have successfully re-entered their communities.
- Talk about issues facing returning citizens
- Develop strategies to overcome obstacles returning citizens face
- Help with employment issues
- Help with housing issues
Public Speaking Opportunities
- Educate the Church on prison ministry
- Testimonies of redemption, reconciliation, restoration and reward
- Groups on prison ministry and the criminal justice system
Engagement Opportunities
- Recruit volunteers
- Train volunteers
- Provide practical prison ministry opportunities
- Enlist churches to support returning citizens and their families
Employment Opportunities
- Provide employment opportunities with His Workmanship
- Lawn care / Handyman
- Employment referrals
Support Groups
- Support groups for returning citizens
- Support groups for families of returning citizens
- Educational and training programs for returning citizens
Housing
- Sober living program (COMING SOON!)
- Housing referrals
Advocacy for Criminal Justice Issues
- Remain knowledgeable on criminal justice issues, especially those issues related to corrections and Reentry.
- Advocate for justice, mercy, and compassion
- Continue to be engage in criminal justice and Reentry organizations:
- Pennsylvania Prison Society
- Centre County Reentry Coalition
- Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board
- Pennsylvania Reentry Council (PARC)
- PARC Co-Chair Restorative Justice subcommittee
