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Ex-Offenders in Transition

Addiction Resource Guide - Comprehensive directory of addiction treatment facilities.

Aftercare Reconnect Michigan - provides a resource directory to help men and women successfully integrate back into society.

American Correctional Association - The American Correctional Association shapes the future of corrections through strong, progressive leadership that brings together various voices and forges coalitions and partnerships to promote the concepts embodied in its Declaration of Principles. The American Correctional Association provides a professional organization for all individuals and groups, both public and private that share a common goal of improving the justice system.

American Jail Association - The American Jail Association (AJA) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those who work in and operate our nation’s jails. AJA is the only national association that focuses exclusively on issues specific to the operations of local correctional facilities.

American Probation and Parole Association - APPA is at the vanguard in exploring issues relevant to the field of community-based corrections. American Probation and Parole Association is an international association composed of individuals from the United States, its US territories and Canada; actively involved with probation, parole and community-based corrections, in both adult and juvenile sectors including all levels of government, local, state/provincial and federal agencies.  Please take a few minutes to browse around our site and the many services that APPA offers.

Cocaine Anonymousa fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.

Criminal Records and Employment in Washington, DC: What You Need to Know About Your Rap Sheet and Your Right to a Job in Washington, DC - This manual, similar to the one linked above, is designed for lawyers and includes legal citations.

Criminal Records Flier - If your criminal record is preventing you from getting a job, this informational flier could prove useful.

Family and Corrections Network -  Family and Corrections Network (FCN) is an organization for and about families of prisoners. We offer information, training and technical assistance on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, keeping in touch, returning to the community, the impact of the justice system on families, and prison marriage. With over 150,000 visitors a year, this site is the gateway to practice, policy and research on families of prisoners.

Family ReEntry, Inc. -  In 1984, Family ReEntry opened its doors under the mission statement, "…to empower individuals and strengthen families to reduce violence, crime, abuse, and neglect."  Today, Family ReEntry is more vibrant than ever, providing counseling services and psycho-educational programs to offenders and their families.

Federal Fidelity Bonding Program - Provides no cost fidelity bonds for six months to anyone who is not elligible for commercial bonding.

Goodwill Industries -  Goodwill Industries’ primary mission is to help people gain the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce. More than 80 percent of people seeking Goodwill’s services are low-income or welfare-dependent individuals with limited education or employment skills, a criminal record or history of substance abuse. Some have lost their jobs due to changes in the local economy. Another 19 percent have disabilities or a medical condition and need to build their skills or stamina to maintain employment. In some cases, people face a combination of barriers that make finding, keeping and advancing in a career seem impossible.

Hire Network - Established by the Legal Action Center in 2001, the National Helping Individuals with criminal records Re-enter through Employment (H.I.R.E.) Network is both a national clearinghouse for information and an advocate for policy change.

Labor Finders -  Labor Finders has been providing "labor" temporary staffing services for over twenty-eight years for commercial, industrial and construction applications, through our nationwide franchise network. Our franchisees, employees, temporary workers and customers have positioned Labor Finders as a premiere staffing service because of their dedication to superior performance. By establishing a superior service approach to fulfilling the needs of our customers, Labor Finders is now ranked among the fastest growing temporary services in the United States.

Narcotics Anonymous - An international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 31,000 weekly meetings in over 100 countries worldwide.

National Hire Network - Dedicated to increasing the number and quality of job opportunities avaialable to people with criminal records.

Open Inc. - OPEN's mission is to motivate and prepare persons with a criminal history to adopt and maintain a socially responsible and personally rewarding lifestyle.

Osborne Association/South Forty -  South Forty Employment and Training Services offers comprehensive vocational services to people with criminal records. South Forty provides assessment, testing, career and educational counseling, job-readiness workshops, job training and post-employment support in adjusting to the demands of the workplace and staying employed. Clients are encouraged to return for referrals for additional services or better jobs after working successfully at their first placement.

Prison Talk Online - 25000+ members, is a place for anyone with a friend, family member or loved one in the system, as well as those who are facing or have served time. Together we support each other unconditionally, find solutions to problems, and offer a hand of friendship. For more than two years, PTO has been a free online community and there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people who need a place to turn. Prisoner Family Support, Information and Assistance Community. Prison Talk Online Forum (for Michigan).

Prison Fellowship Ministries -  Founded in 1976 by Chuck Colson, Prison Fellowship partners with local churches across the country to minister to a group that society often scorns and neglects: prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. The focus of our ministry includes fellowshipping with Jesus (including teaching others to live and look at life from a biblical perspective), visiting prisoners, and welcoming the children of prisoners.

Problems? Resources

Reentry - National media outreach campaign.

UNICOR Placement -  It is the mission of Federal Prison Industries, Inc. to employ and provide skills training to the greatest practicable number of inmates confined within the Federal Bureau of Prisons; contribute to the safety and security of our Nation's correctional facilities by keeping inmates constructively occupied; produce market-price quality goods for sale to the Federal Government; operate in a self-sustaining manner; and minimize FPI's impact on private business and labor.

Vera Institute of Justice -  The Vera Institute of Justice works closely with leaders in government and civil society to improve the services people rely on for safety and justice. Vera develops innovative, affordable programs that often grow into self-sustaining organizations, studies social problems and current responses, and provides practical advice and assistance to government officials in New York and around the world.

 Volunteers in Prevention, Probation, and Prisons Inc. (VIP) - Walking troubled kids back from the edge. Mentoring the children of prisoners.