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Peer-operated respite housing for those coming out of a state correctional facility, within 18 months after release, on parole, on state probation for a felony, or involved in any problem-solving court i.e. Drug Court.

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Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Peer Mental Health Support Services

The BOOST re-entry program enrolls participants age 18+ who are currently incarcerated in, or returning to, Woodbury County, and are set for release in 20-180 days. Participants being released will come from Woodbury County Jail, Woodbury County Electronic Monitoring, and Iowa Department of Corrections 3rd Judicial (RTF). The goal of this program is to help these participants gain employability and reduce recidivism.

Sioux City BOOST Re-entry is an Official Grant of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.

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Adult High School Diploma Programs
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Ex-Offender Employment Programs

Offers candidates for the program to be placed in contracted, privately owned housing in one of three counties. The program extends beyond housing. NI ReACH partners with several agencies to ensure parolees have the support services they need to remain successful after release.

The BOOST re-entry program enrolls participants age 18+ who are currently incarcerated in, or returning to, Woodbury County, and are set for release in 20-180 days. Participants being released will come from Woodbury County Jail, Woodbury County Electronic Monitoring, and Iowa Department of Corrections 3rd Judicial (RTF). The goal of this program is to help these participants gain employability and reduce recidivism.

Sioux City BOOST Re-entry is an Official Grant of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.

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Adult High School Diploma Programs
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Provides basic needs to set up a home at no cost to those reentering the community after incarceration. Items may include furniture, clothing, household goods, kitchen items, and personal hygiene products.

Provides the following services to recently released individuals from Correctional or Detention Facilities:

- Help obtaining identification and school records
- Employment assistance
- Counseling
- Anger Management
- Substance use, evaluation referrals
- Transportation assistance
- HIV Counseling and Testing / Care and Prevention

Offers a 9-month program designed for individuals affected by the Nebraska prison system who wish to rebuild and strengthen their family connections. Each unit lasts 5-6 weeks, and participants can enroll at any time during the year.

In-person classes occur weekly in Lincoln and Omaha. Space is limited. A meal and child-friendly activities are provided.

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Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Case/Care Management
Provides reentry case management services across Illinois that help parolees successfully transition to their communities. TASC provides comprehensive assessments and linkages to community-based substance abuse treatment, mental health services, housing support, education, job training, emergency shelter, emergency food, primary healthcare, and transportation. These clinical case management services are designed to reduce recidivism, support recovery, and facilitate client movement toward self-sufficiency.
Helping offenders reintegrate back into society as productive citizens, as well as offering support to their families. Works in partnership with the parole offices serving the county. Services include: Comprehensive aftercare for the ex-offender including case management and assistance with housing, food, employment, and transportation; support groups and anger management classes; substance abuse counseling; support program for children of inmates (Angel Tree).
Provides reentry case management services across Illinois that help parolees successfully transition to their communities. TASC provides comprehensive assessments and linkages to community-based substance abuse treatment, mental health services, housing support, education, job training, emergency shelter, emergency food, primary healthcare, and transportation. These clinical case management services are designed to reduce recidivism, support recovery, and facilitate client movement toward self-sufficiency.

Provides supervision, housing, programming, and emotional support for adults ordered to reside in the facility as a condition of their probation, parole, early release from prison, or who are ordered to serve a prison sentence for drunk driving. The facility also offers guidance and information to assist residents in coping with their adjustment to life in the community following release from a correctional facility. The facility is operated by the Sixth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services.

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Community Correctional Centers
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Ex-Offender Halfway Houses
Ex-Offender Counseling
Assists families and inmates coming out of incarceration with housing, job searches, clothes, food, and ASAC and Abbe Center information.

Therapeutic, Christian-based transitional living facility for ex-offenders, including post-release support for sex offenders.

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Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Pre-Release education / re-entry preparation for men, women, and youth incarcerated and provides services for reentry and community re-establishment. Community support for families affected by incarceration through prevention and intervention program initiatives.

Volunteers are recruited and trained initially as pen pals, then developed into mentors upon the participant's release from prison. Volunteers are also trained to be mentors for at risk youth in the Juvenile Justice system, public schools, residential treatment centers, and aging out of foster care.

R.A.W. D.A.W.G.S. youth corps gang prevention program provides a positive alternative to gang membership for boys ages 5-13 through military type drills, developing positive social and academic skills and personal validation and self development. These positive personal attributes are demonstrated by positive male role models who lead the program. Call for information.

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Inmate Support Services
Gang Programs
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Provides transitional services to formerly incarcerated individuals.

Services include, but are not limited to:
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Vocational assistance (including job skills training and career counseling)
- Life skills development (including budgeting, health and wellness information, parenting training, etc.)

In some cases Neuro/Bio-feedback can be provided to help those with damaged or toxic brains. This portion of the program is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can begin after a person is stabilized with Neuro/Bio-feedback.

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Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Life Skills Education
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Ex-Offender Counseling
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Provides reentry case management services across Illinois that help parolees successfully transition to their communities. TASC provides comprehensive assessments and linkages to community-based substance abuse treatment, mental health services, housing support, education, job training, emergency shelter, emergency food, primary healthcare, and transportation. These clinical case management services are designed to reduce recidivism, support recovery, and facilitate client movement toward self-sufficiency.
Hands-on job-skill and professional soft-skill training and assistance finding employment for individuals returning to the community from incarceration.
Individuals released from jail or prison often return to their communities with no employment, home, or support system and need to overcome the social and psychological challenges of incarceration. These individuals can be some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Through a vast network of volunteer mentors and support groups, Catholic Charities' Jail & Prison Ministry program supports formerly incarcerated individuals as they work toward positive re-entry into family and community life. Program Coordinators and volunteer mentors meet with participants to provide the needed support to resist relapse into old habits and lifestyles.

The program helps participants establish positive relationships, experience healthy social activities, and connect with community resources that can aid in finding work, affordable housing, and meeting basic needs.
Assists returning citizens and their families navigate through barriers due to incarceration, focusing on employment, education, mentoring, 72 hour transitional programming, and advocacy.
Pre-employment training, job referral and placement, and post-placement follow-up to individuals who have been formerly incarcerated or those with other correctional/criminal justice histories. Works to reduce recidivism by supporting the efforts of people with criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community. Services provided include intensive case management, cognitive behavioral interventions, anger management, financial empowerment, referrals to supportive services, mentoring program and follow-up.

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Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Assists individuals who have been released from the Illinois Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities or County/City Jails and are HIV positive. Program works to identify and secure housing, health and social services in "downstate" Illinois. Primary goal of the program is to prevent the spread of HIV and enable more productive lifestyles. Other goals, including: ensuring medical compliance, develop a "continuity of care" service and referral system for clients to reduce recidivism to incarceration.
Assists justice-involved individuals in finding a career in skilled labor and trades.

The process starts with establishing a participant's core foundations to include obtaining personal documents, creating a viable transportation plan, employment plan matching their career objectives, and a professional resume. Mentors provide one-on-one job coaching, self and skill development and employment retention services. Assist with transportation, work supplies, hygiene needs, tutors, financial literacy, bank accounts, and in obtaining industry recognized certificates. Will have opportunity to attend job site tours, Union Hall tours, trade seminars, trade workshops and apprenticeship prep classes.

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Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Jail/prison ministry for men and women.

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Inmate Support Services
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Provides a reentry program for persons reentering society.
Provides reentry case management services across Illinois that help parolees successfully transition to their communities. TASC provides comprehensive assessments and linkages to community-based substance abuse treatment, mental health services, housing support, education, job training, emergency shelter, emergency food, primary healthcare, and transportation. These clinical case management services are designed to reduce recidivism, support recovery, and facilitate client movement toward self-sufficiency.