Steps To Community Reintegration - New York City
Central Harlem Reentry Resource GuideSteps to Community ReintegrationThis document was created by The Fortune Society, in partnership with thePublic Safety Committee of Community Board #10. The goal of this guide is toassist formerly incarcerated residents of Central Harlem with a successful reentryto the community. It aims to assist these individuals with resources such asprograms and services designed to help them reintegrate into their community.Here individuals can access a range of services to meet their needs.
Manhattan Community Board 10ContentsChildren and FamiliesSTRIVE .4Harlem Children’s Zone .7EducationHarlem Children’s Zone .10Abyssinian House .12Pathways to Housing 13The Fortune Society .14Union Settlement Association . .15Phoenix House . .18Odyssey House . 20Exodus Transitional Community . .21Project Green Hope . 22Educational Resources . .24EmploymentGetting Out and Staying Out .26The Doe Fund .28Ready, Willing & Able .29Workforce1 Career Center .31The Fortune Society . . .32HousingAbyssinian .33Center for Urban Community Services .34Pathways to Housing .35Palladia .37The Fortune Society . . 40Mental HealthUnion Settlement Association .41Palladia .44Harlem Independent Living Center . .46The Fortune Society . . .47Legal ServicesThe Legal Aid Society: Harlem Community Law Offices .48Legal Services NYC .49Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem .51Urban Justice Center .532Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Physical HealthFROST’D at Harlem United .55Coalition for the Homeless: The Scattered Site Housing Program .57Harlem Independent Living Center 59Substance AbusePhoenix House .61Odyssey House .63Phase Piggy Back .66Central Harlem Emergency Care Service: Sobering Up Station .68Exodus Transitional Community .69The Fortune Society . .71Women & Re-entryThe Breast Examination of Harlem .72Helen B. Atkinson Health Center .74Iris House .76Veritas Therapeutic Community .78Project Green Hope . 80The Fortune Society . . 85Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON) . . .863Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Children and FamiliesSTRIVE240 East 123rd Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10035Contact Name: Emanuel Pacheco (212) 360-1100 orgSTRIVE works to help people acquire the life-changing skills and attitudes needed toovercome challenging circumstances, find sustained employment, and become valuablecontributors to their families, their employers, and their communities. STRIVE iscommitted to serving the hardest-to-employ and most at-risk individuals. These includethe long-term unemployed, the formerly incarcerated, disconnected youth, recoveringaddicts, public assistance recipients, veterans, the homeless, and the working poor.-Program ServicesEmployment:Attitudinal and Job Readiness TrainingA 3-5 week workshop that takes a tough love, no excusesapproach to work readiness.Helps participants develop the attitudes and workplace behaviorsthey need to overcome employment obstacles and transform theirlives.Teaches clients how to dress and speak in a work-appropriatemanner and to write resumes, fill out job applications, andprepare for interviews.Skills TrainingOffers sector-based skills trainings in high-growth industries.A prerequisite for admission into work programs such as OfficeOperations, A Certification, Building Maintenance and GreenConstruction.Job PlacementEach participant is set up with an interview and job placement byJob Developers.Participants are coached in how to build a long-term careerthrough consistent employment, advances in responsibility, andongoing educational credentialing to improve their salary and title.4Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Support Services:Provides a broad array of support services, including referrals for childcare, legal assistance, housing placement, substance abuse treatment,medical and mental health services, domestic violence counseling,parenting skills and referrals to other services as needed.Family:Fatherhood Program: Strong Fathers, Stronger FamiliesHelps fathers learn to embrace fatherhood and to obtain the toolsthey need to have a positive impact on the lives of their children.-Eligibility Information:Services available for adults 18 and olderServices available to New York City residentsServices are free of chargeHealth insurance is not requiredThere is no income requirementThere is no living arrangement requirementAccessible to people with disabilitiesNo services available for individuals with a history of sexual offenseWalk-ins are welcomeAgency has Spanish speaking staff-Volunteer Opportunities:STRIVE welcomes all volunteers who are willing to contribute their time, energy, andexpertise, and they work to accommodate even the busiest of schedules.Volunteer to mentor one-on-one with participants in STRIVE’s programs your expertiseand experience will help them develop the life-skills and perspective to achieve arewarding future.STRIVE trains volunteers to mentor participants in our employment, fatherhood andyouth programs based in East Harlem.Workshops at STRIVESTRIVE welcomes professionals to come to STRIVE to share their expertise andexperience with our clients. Volunteers are regularly invited into our four-week COREtraining program to run or participate in discussions on a variety of topics. The focus ofpast workshops has included:Mock interviews5Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Resume preparationCareer mappingProfessional communicationsSocial mediaCivic responsibilityFinancial literacyInterested in becoming a STRIVE volunteer? Contact Becky Waite atrwaite@striveinternational.org6Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Harlem Children’s Zone“An organization that has set out to prove that poor, black children can do succeed”- Oprah Winfery35 East 125th St. New York, NY 10035 (212) 360-3255 info@hcz.orghttp://www.hcz.org/hcz-home.phpIn the early 1990s, HCZ ran a pilot project that brought a range of support services to asingle block. The idea was to address all the problems that poor families were facing:from crumbling apartments to failing schools and from violent crime to chronic healthproblems. Under the visionary leadership of its President and CEO, Geoffrey Canada,HCZ continues to offer innovative, efficiently run programs that are aimed at doingnothing less than breaking the cycle of generational poverty for the thousands ofchildren and families it serves.-Program ServicesEarly Childhood:The Baby CollegeNine-week parenting workshop to expectant parents and thoseraising a child up to three years old.Workshops promote reading to children and verbal discipline overcorporal punishment.The Three Year Old JourneyFor parents of children who have won the HCZ Promise Academycharter school lottery.Held on Saturdays over several months, it teaches parents abouttheir child's development, building language skills and parentingskills.Get Ready For Pre-KBrings in new Gems students before the start of the school year.Helps children acclimate to the new schedule and readying themto start school in the fall.Harlem Gems An all-day pre-kindergarten program that gets children ready toenter kindergarten.Teaches English, Spanish and French, and run from 8 a.m. to 6p.m.Elementary School:Promise Academy Charter Schools:Promise Academy I7Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Promise Academy IIHarlem PeacemakersTrains young people who are committed to making theirneighborhoods safe for children and families.The Fifth Grade InstituteA Peacemaker program held after school. It is designed to preparefifth graders for middle school.Middle School:Promise Academy Middle School Program:The middle school has a longer school day and year. This programoffers students a wide-ranging education.Provides "wrap-around services":Free medical and dental care, freshly made healthy mealsand an enriching afterschool program.Academic Case ManagementTo strengthen the support for students that are not in the PromiseAcademy.Works with every student from fifth-grade through twelfth-grade.Students have an individualized plan and the case managers findassistance for them when necessary.Truce Fitness and Nutrition CenterOffers free classes to children in karate, fitness and dance.Participants also learn about health and nutrition, and receiveregular academic assistance.A Cut AboveAn after-school program that supports students who are not in thePromise Academy charter schools.It provides academic help and leadership development, as well ashigh school and college preparation.Students participate in weekly discussions and activities aroundsubjects such as lifetime decision making, identifying values,communication and critical thinking, resume building andinterview techniques, social etiquette, conflict resolution andcommunity service, etc.Each child is assigned a student advocate who develops individualstudent plans for at risk children.Boys to Men and Girl PowerGender-specific social development programs for boys and girls.8Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Provides guidance and support for students as they strive tobecome productive and positive young men and women, as wellas influential contributors to their community.Sessions consist of a combination of reading materials,discussions, workshops, trips, films and teambuilding activitiesconducted by private consultants, teachers and HCZ staff.The program aims to prevent drug use, reduce gang involvementand reduce school violence, and to confront other relevant issues.Students also engage in various community service projects andeducational trips.Family, Community, and Health:Community PrideOrganizes tenant and block associations, helps hundreds oftenants convert their city-owned buildings into tenant-owned coops.HCZ Asthma InitiativeWorks closely with asthmatic children and their families so theycan learn to manage the disease and lessen its effects.The Family Support CenterSpecializes in providing crisis intervention services, referrals,advocacy, groups on parenting and anger management training.Project ClassSpecializes in providing referrals to drug and alcohol abuseprograms. Also creates, implementing and monitors drugtreatment service plans.Works to get family members the services they need to stabilize.Truancy PreventionConducts workshops on domestic violence and on parenting (theParenting Journey).This program also has a group for teenagers.-Eligibility Information:All HCZ programs are offered free to the children and families of Harlem.9Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10EducationHarlem Children’s Zone“An organization that has set out to prove that poor, black children can do succeed”- Oprah Winfery35 East 125th St. New York, NY 10035 (212) 360-3255 info@hcz.orghttp://www.hcz.org/hcz-home.phpIn the early 1990s, HCZ ran a pilot project that brought a range of support services to asingle block. The idea was to address all the problems that poor families were facing:from crumbling apartments to failing schools and from violent crime to chronic healthproblems. Under the visionary leadership of its President and CEO, Geoffrey Canada,HCZ continues to offer innovative, efficiently run programs that are aimed at doingnothing less than breaking the cycle of generational poverty for the thousands ofchildren and families it serves.-Program ServicesHigh School:Promise Academy High School ProgramCreated several cross-site initiatives to help our high schoolstudents navigate the process of getting into college.Academic Case ManagementEach of the six high-school sites has Student Advocates, assignedby grades, to work with each young person to createindividualized Action Plans that identify concrete strategies toenrich and support the student's academic achievement, collegereadiness and personal growth.Focuses on building collaborations with the parents, teachers andother stakeholders to inform, develop, execute, assess and trackstudent progress, particularly in the critical transitions from middleto high school and then into college.Truce Arts & MediaFocuses on youth development through the arts and media,working with youth in grades 9-12 on academic growth, careerreadiness while also fostering media literacy and artistic ability.Employment & Technology CenterTeaches computer and job-related skills to youth and adults.10Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Learn to LearnAn after-school program developed for high school juniors andseniors to improve their academic skills, and prepare them forcollege and the job market.During the school year, the focus is to improve participants'academic standings and developing life skills, while during thesummer months, the focus is on gaining summer employment.College Preparatory ProgramProvides year-round academic enrichment to high school youth.Aims to help young people think about pursuing a collegeeducation as early as possible.College:The College Success OfficeSupports students who have graduated from high school and HCZprograms.Helps students get into the most-appropriate colleges, and thenassist them throughout their college years.-Eligibility Information:All HCZ programs are offered free to the children and families of Harlem.11Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Abyssinian House132 Odell Clark Place New York, NY 10030 (212) 926-0272www.adcorp.org/programs/homeless services.phpAbby House staff provides comprehensive programs and services in a family-centeredapproach to provide case management and make appropriate referrals to residentsthrough a process of assessment, consultation, engagement, intervention and follow-up;our collaboration with other community-based organizations enhances our services toat-risk families.-Program ServicesThe ADC operates The Abyssinian Head Start, and sponsors the ThurgoodMarshall Academy Lower School and the Thurgood Marshall Academy forLearning and Social Change.-Eligibility Information:Services are offered to homeless individuals and low-income residents ofHarlem-Volunteer Opportunities:There are many ways you can give to the Harlem Community, and investing your timeand expertise are significant contributions to the development and prosperity of thepeople and families we serve. Would you like to donate pro-bono services? Would youlike to know more about mentorship opportunities?Please contact (646) 442-6586 to learn more about ways you can become involved.12Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Pathways to Housing55 West 125th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10027Contact Name: Kia Ferguson (212) 289-0000 ext. 1181 rgPathways moves people who are homeless and suffer from psychiatric disabilitiesdirectly from the streets into apartments of their own, instantly making them part of acommunity. Once settled in a stable living situation, they successfully engage with thevariety of services available to them.-Program ServicesEducation/Resource Center:The Resource Center emphasizes education and collaborative learning,and many clients use the Center as a way to find part-time work, tofurther their education, and to explore other career and life opportunities.GED and employment search classes are also offered.-Eligibility Information:Services available for adults 21 and olderServices available to New York City residentsServices are free of chargeHealth insurance is no required13Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10The Fortune Society29-76 Northern Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 392-4244 http://www.fortunesociety.org/The Fortune Society is a nonprofit social service and advocacy organization, founded in1967, whose mission is to support successful reentry from prison and promotealternative to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. Theorganization has a one-stop model of service provision that includes: Alternative toIncarceration (ATI), drop-in services, employment services, education, family services,health services, housing services, substance abuse treatment, transitional services suchas the Rikers Island Discharge Enhancement (R.I.D.E) program, recreation, and lifetimeaftercare.-Program ServicesEducationFortune’s education program empowers clients to achieve personal andprofessional goals that might include earning their High SchoolEquivalency diplomas, attending college, or preparing to enter a toughjob market.Clients have the opportunity to develop essential reading, writing, math,and computer skills with the support of Fortune’s dedicated teachers.Our small class size allows each individual to progress at his or her ownpace, in an environment where all students feel respected and have a sayin what they’re learning.-Eligibility InformationNo appointment neededCall or stop by-Volunteer Opportunities:Interested in volunteering with The Fortune Society? We have a wide variety ofvolunteer opportunities within all departments of the agency available for anyoneinterested in supporting our work. Go tohttps://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP 1856019289 and fill out the volunteerapplication and we’ll contact you shortly to discuss the options.14Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Union Settlement Association237 East 104th Street New York, NY 10029Contact Name: Laura Johnson (212) 828-6031 mnieves@unionsett.orgwww.unionsettlement.orgThe Union Settlement Association creates opportunities in East Harlem by offeringcomprehensive programs to help underserved residents improve their skills and buildbetter lives for themselves and their families. The agency promotes leadershipdevelopment and fosters economic self-sufficiency to help individuals and families builda stronger community, through education programs and human services.-Program ServicesEducation:Early Childhood EducationChildren receive individualized instruction that includes cognitive,social, creative and physical development.Teachers in our pre-school program assist children ages two tofive in a stimulating social and educational environment. Weoperate a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program with CommunitySchool District 4/Region 9.College ReadinessEnables New York City students to gain access to higher educationthrough a program of counseling, academic enrichment andinternship opportunities.Services include:SAT Prep CoursesWriting WorkshopsCareer and College FairsComputer WorkshopsSpecialized High School Admission and Regents TestPrep CoursesLeadership AcademyCollege TripsAcademic Advising/TutoringScience and Technology Entry Program (STEP)Summer Writing and Theater Program (SWTP)Individual CounselingDrew University Summer CollegeHigh School Prep Workshops for Middle SchoolStudents15Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Assistance with College Applications and FAFSA FilingCommunity Service OpportunitiesAdult EducationESL (English as a Second Language)Offers adult students ESL Literacy and ESL I, II, and III.All classes are taught using a student centered approachintegrating listening, speaking, reading and writing.Basic Education in SpanishThe goal of this class is to teach native Spanish speakersto read and write in Spanish; and prepare them tocontinue their studies for pre-GED, GED and eventuallycontinue college.GED (General Education Development)GED program contains a comprehensive preparatorysystem of classes for adults of all ages and levels.We assess individuals and design classes around theirabilities for all the subjects tested don the GED.We provide training for the GED pertaining to test formatand anxiety.Students receive instruction on all high school subjectsmath, social studies, science, reading and writing—to helpthem qualify for their GED. GED preparation is offered inthree levels: GED literacy, Pre-GED, and GED.Basic Computer ClassesThe computer class objectives are to instruct students tobecome familiar on how to use different kinds of computersystems and software.-Eligibility Information:Services available for adults ages 18 and olderServices available to New York City residentsServices are free of chargeHealth insurance is not requiredThere is no income requirement for some servicesThere is no living arrangement requirementWalk-ins are welcomeClasses are offered day and night for some SaturdaysAgency has multilingual employees16Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10-Volunteer Opportunities:Help us empower East Harlem! Our volunteers enable us to provide programs to theEast Harlem community. If you are interested in being a part of something great, pleasefill out the volunteer application for on ate Volunteer GroupsVolunteering as a group gives employees in your organization the opportunity to interactwith each other outside of work and meet employees from different departments, allwhile giving back to the community. Corporate group volunteer projects vary accordingto the interest of your group.Volunteers can work in our garden, planting flowers or beautifying our playground;other volunteer groups have held job readiness workshopsInterested in corporate or group volunteer opportunities? Please contact our VolunteerCoordinator at (646) 67205082 or volunteers@unionsettlement.org17Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Phoenix House (Project YES)2191 Third Ave New York, NY 10035Contact Name: Jumana Grassi Project Coordinator (212) 831-1555 ext. 7545www.phoenixhouse.orgOur program is designed to serve at-risk adolescents, ages 13-20, in the earlyexperimental stages of substance use and/or exhibiting other high-risk behaviors.Project YES offers young people the opportunity to participate in a variety of servicesdesigned to help them live alcohol and drug-free lives. This program has an openreferral base for youth residing in the Harlem community.-Program ServicesEducation:For adults 21 and over, vocational training and education courses areavailable.For adolescents, high school diploma assistance for qualified studentsonly or GED preparation.-Eligibility Information:Services available for youth ages 13-20 and adults 21 and overServices available to Harlem, NY residentsServices are free of chargeHealth insurance is not requiredThere is no income requirementThere is no living arrangement requirementWalk-ins are welcome; Referrals welcomedOther eligibility requirement: No services available for individuals with ahistory of sexual offense. Must have substance abuse problem.Agency has Spanish- speaking staff; however, clients are required tospeak fluent English.-Volunteer Opportunities:Phoenix House dedicated volunteers play a crucial role as we continue to serve morethan 6,000 individuals each day at over 120 programs throughout the country. Fromeducational workshops to holiday celebrations, our talented volunteer team isinstrumental in helping our clients through treatment and into sustained and supportedrecovery.Ways to Volunteer at Phoenix HouseEducational workshops for adults and teens at our treatment facilities:18Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Adult education such as GED tutoring, literacy enrichment, resume writing and careercounseling, computer skills trainingYouth education such as tutoring, SAT prep and college counselingRecreational activities for youth and adults at our facilities or off site:Sports and fitness activities such as yoga, Tai Cho, ropes course,basketball, baseball, ice hockeyArts activities such as photography, music therapy, choir workshops,spoken work, creative writing, poetryFamily day events such as barbeques and gamesCultural enrichment field trips to performances, sports events, libraries,and public park eventsHoliday Celebrations: Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Halloween, Black History Month, etc.Decorate Phoenix House facilitiesPrepare holiday mealsFacility beautification: landscaping, mural painting, etc.Call the Phoenix House for more about what we do and how you can help (646) 5052000 or see more at ropportunities19Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Odyssey House219 East 121st Street New York, NY 10035 Contact Name: Jae Boyd (212) 987-5100www.odysseyhouseinc.orgOdyssey House is a comprehensive social services agency based in New York City. Ourinnovative programs help individuals and families deal with substance use disorders,mental illness and medical problems. From working with adolescents to senior citizens,we make sure that all of these individuals get the best treatment available to overcometheir drug problems.-Program ServicesEducation and Vocational Training:Clients may participate in a variety of vocational trainings,including building maintenance, culinary arts, commercial driving,auto mechanics, health care, clerical duties and computerinstallation.We work in partnership with the New York City Department ofEducation and Project Restart to provide on-site educationalservices.Adult Basic Education (ABE) services are provided through theDepartment of Education and are available to all adult OdysseyHouse residential clients.-Eligibility Information:Services available for adults 17 and olderServices available to New York City residentsHealth insurance is not requiredThere is no income requirementThere is no living arrangement requirementMust obtain a referral20Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Exodus Transitional Community2271 Third Ave New York, NY 10035 (212) 865-6133Contact Name: Felipe Vargas (917) 492-0990 www.etcny.orgExodus Transitional Community, Inc. was founded in 1999. Exodus began as agrassroots organization built on the notion that individuals released from prison cannotbe released into mainstream society without any resources to support transition. Exodusprovides supportive services to formally incarcerated men and women in order to helpthem reintegrate into their communities.-Services Offered:Education:Academic & Career ProgramsThe Exodus IMPACT Initiative is an innovative program designedto advance the goals of career planning, training and theattainment of unique career opportunities for Exodus TransitionalCommunity Inc.’s participants, staff and extended community.Basic computer skills training-Eligibility Information:Services available for adults age 17 and olderServices available to New York City residentsServices are free of chargeHealth insurance is not requiredThere is no income requirementThere is no living arrangement requirementWalk-ins are welcomeNo services available for individuals with a history of sexual offenseAgency has Spanish-speaking staff21Last Updated: November 2013
Manhattan Community Board 10Project Greenhope: Services for Women, Inc.435 East 119th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10035Contact Name: Estelle Pierce Director of legal services (212) 996.8633 epierce@greenhope.orgwww.greenhope.orgGreenhope is committed to providing quality services to predominantly poor AfricanAmerican and Latina ex-offenders. Greenhope is a leader in working with women toaddress the problems that lead to a life of drugs and crime. It is one of the few womancentered facilities operating in New York State, which serves both parolees andAlternative to Incarceration (ATI) clients. Greenhope is a comprehensive residential, daytreatment and outpatient program that works to rehabilitate and empower (1) formerlyincarcerated women; (2) women referred as an alternative to prison; and (3) womenseeking to reclaim their lives following a long history of substance abuse
Trains young people who are committed to making their neighborhoods safe for children and families. The Fifth Grade Institute A Peacemaker program held after school. It is designed to prepare fifth graders for middle school. Middle School: Promise Academy Middle School Program: The middle school has a longer school day and year .
2 GUIDELINES ON CHILDREN'S REINTEGRATION on the specific needs of different groups of reintegrating children, and do not attempt to explore cross-border reintegration in-depth. 1.3 How the guidelines were developed The guidelines have been developed by the Inter-agency Group on Children's Reintegration. The group was
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration, 2009 – 2016 We conducted our Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program assembling Army and Air personnel and their families, and assisted them in receiving assistance prior, during and post deployment. The program offers counseling and transition training to aid with family and community reintegration.
In 2009, the 81st Texas Legislature required TYC to develop a comprehensive reentry and reintegration plan (Texas Human Resource Code, Section 245.0535) to reduce recidivism and ensure the successful reentry and reintegration of children into the community following a child's release under supervision or
Offender Reentry: Correctional Statistics, Reintegration into the Community Congressional Research Service 1 Background Over 95% of the prison population today will be released at some point in the future.1 Since 1990, an average of 590,400 inmates have been released annually from state and federal prisons.2 The Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has .
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4 Improving Support to Child Reintegration l Build programming around one coherent framework with measurement tools and indicators that can be used across the continuum; l Leverage existing funding mechanisms to achieve results, and create new mechanisms as required. Recommendations for policy l Adopt and promote the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional
Les histoires présentées dans ce livret sont vraies et donnent la parole aux bénéficiaires du programme d’Aide au Retour Volontaire et à la Réintégration (AVRR) ayant bénéficié des modules d’orientation mis en place au Maroc dans le cadre du projet « FORAS — Renforcement des opportunités de réintégration ».
Table of contents Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Methodology and definitions 2.1 Methodology of information gathering and analysis 2.2 Definitions of return migration and reintegration . and Florian Saint-Aubin for the layout and graphic design of the report.
