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For Faith-Based Providers

Reports

Itinerary

Council of State Governments Presentation - This PowerPoint presentation by Michael Thompson, Director of the Justice Center at the Council of State Governments, gives an overview of the Justice Center and resources and a description of the Justice Reinvestment Project as a strategy.  (30 slides)

Notes on the conference. (3 pages)

 

Guides

Basic Steps In Starting an Ex-Offender Ministry

Steps and Timeline for Starting a “Meet Me at the Gate” Program

Issues to Consider Before Launching an Aftercare Center for Ex-Offenders

Checklist for Preparing to Develop a Housing Program for Ex-Offenders

Mentoring Needs Form

Sample Mentor Application

Do’s and Don'ts for Mentees 

Sample Release Form for Mentors

Sample Mentor Reference Form

Curriculum Review of Mentor Training Manual for New Mentors

Developing Positive Leisure Activities

Curriculum Review of Preparing for Success on the Outside

A Decade of Reform: Felony Disenfranchisement Policy in the United States

Through litigation and legislation, as well as the tireless work of many advocates, the has made great strides to extend the vote to an expanding proportion of its population. Despite these reforms, widely considered to be benchmarks by which we judge this nation’s pursuit of a “more perfect union,” there remain 5.3 million Americans prohibited from voting due to prior criminal behavior.