Pre-Release Program
preparing for release
Reentry team communicates with client to confirm release date
Reentry team works with prison to provide Drivers License and SS ID card.
Identify immediate needs - transportation from prison, housing and clothing needs, cell phone, etc.
Begin developing reentry plan (housing, work/job training, addiction treatment, mental health resources, etc.)
Release Program
reentering society and ensuring stability
Communicate with client to ensure reentry plan is effective; adjust as needed
Assist as needed with basics - phone, housing, job issues, chemical dependency requirements
Provide emotional support and check ins due to the overwhelming nature of being newly released after long incarceration
Provide necessary civil legal aid, if necessary
Engage clients in 8 to 10 week reintegration program
Mentoring Group
strengthening and developing support groups to assist in healing process
Run by former incarcerated individuals and SCP staff mentors
Group includes past clients with reentry experience as well as newly released clients.
Meet twice a month to share experiences and provide mental/ emotional support
Mentors help newly released process their experience, providing guidance and understanding
Financial Literacy Class
growing financial skills and knowledge
Provide support for released individuals to learn essential financial skills which help successful reentry.
Training classes to ensure people have the skills to budget, understand credit card debt, how to pay bills, and other basic financial needs to set clients up for financial success.
Career Development
building a career to reflect passion and goals
We partner with Microsoft volunteers that help individuals in all aspects of developing a career.
These include: help to create a professional resume, research companies that are aligned with the client’s interests, how to approach advancement in their current workplace.
SCP works with businesses to develop hiring partnerships; these tend to blossom further as they see how amazing our clients are.
Anthony working to connect with many clients!
