REENTRY & AFTER CARE
We are equipping our brothers with the fundamental knowledge and skills they will need to navigate the remainder of their teenage years and carry them into young adulthood to be productive members of their community.
Program Overview
Reentering society following release from jail or prison is very difficult for offenders as well as their families. Former offenders often struggle with a lack of education and employment opportunities, limited housing options, substance abuse, and an overall lack of life and social skills, among other issues. The Reentry & After Care program seeks to fill the service gap for young men ages 16-21, providing case management and connecting them to the resources they need to transition back into the community and avoid recidivism. We offer a variety of programs that span seven domains which we have identified as presenting the greatest challenges to the men we serve. Upon enrollment, young men identify the top three domains in which they most need assistance. A case manager will work with each young man to ensure they are connected to the appropriate programs and resources.
Enrolling is easy. Simply complete the form here and you will be contacted about your interest.
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Higher education program reduce recidivism and translate into reductions in crime, savings to taxpayers, and long-term contributions to the safety and well-being of the communities to which returning citizens reenter.
95 out of every 100 incarcerated people eventually rejoin society, it is crucial we develop programs and tools to effectively reduce recidivism.
Only 41.8 percent of African American male high school students in N.C. get a diploma, and AA males make up 60 percent of N.C. prison population.
Gainful employment is one of the defining characteristics of successful reentry, and successful reentry into society ultimately lower the likelihood of an individual reverting back to illegal activity. Increased Employment...Reduced Recidivism.
Reentry Domains & Services
Peer Groups & Friends
- MenTouring Through Proverbs (Lesson Unit Workshops)
- Interpersonal Relations and Social Functioning Activities
Mental, Behavioral, & Physical Health
- Anger Management Curriculum
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Self-Definition, Self-Governance, and Self-Competence)
- Life Coaching Workshops
Family & Living Arrangements
- Monthly Better Fatherhood Initiative (National Fatherhood Initiative Curriculum)
- Assistance with basic needs (e.g., ID, housing, clothing closet)
- Referral and Linkage to housing resources
Substance Abuse
- MenTouring Through Proverbs (Lesson Unit Workshops)
- Interpersonal Relations and Social Functioning Activities
Education
- Referral and Linkage to Alternative Education
- Partner with community education programs
Vocation & Employment
- 60 Day Intern-Work Partnership Program
- Monthly Vocational/Employment Readiness Workshops (Resume, Transfer Skills, Mock Interview, etc.)
- Partner with trade schools and vocational training centers
Leisure & Recreation
- Partner with church basketball league to offer recreational activities
- Partner with local gyms and fitness facilities to offer reduced membership fees
Empowerment Experiences - Responsible Teen Fatherhood Program
September 2018-June 2019 via United Way– Unite Charlotte Grant | Serving 10-15 teen dads in the area of equipping and empowering young fathers with parental skills and child development knowledge | West Charlotte High School
LaDonte’ K. Lee will be a guest panelist for Communities In Schools’ “Safe Journey” Programs “The Father Factor” at Covenant Presbyterian Church on February 8, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.
