Organizations That Support Reentry
Our Journey
Created by a group of former North Carolina prisoners. Provides Reentry Kits complete with resources guides, a booklet describing what to expect, and a Drivers License Handbook.
For More Information: https://www.ourjourney2gether.com/
Recidivism Reduction Hotline
Operated by Raleigh-based Recidivism Reduction Education Programs Services Inc (RREPS). Allows formerly incarcerated to connect with a RREPS operator to request information about, and set up warm referrals to, employment, housing, healthcare, and public benefits services.
For More Information: https://rreps.net/recidivism-reduction-hotline
Local Reentry Councils in North Carolina
North Carolina has 23 local reentry councils that serve justice-involved individuals in 38 counties. Typical services include assistance with housing, employment, transportation, substance abuse, obtaining personal documentation, and other basic needs
Orange Co. Criminal Justice Resource Department (CJRC)
Includes numerous criminal justice services and houses the Orange County Local Reentry Council.
For More Information: https://www.orangecountync.gov/432/Criminal-Justice-Resource-Department
Durham Local Reentry Council
For More Information: https://www.orangecountync.gov/432/Criminal-Justice-Resource-Department
Mecklenburg Reentry Services
For More Information: https://cjs.mecknc.gov/Services/Re-Entry
Organizations That Promote Justice in Our Reentry System
North Carolina Justice Center -Criminal Justice Fair Chance Project
For More Information: https://www.ncjustice.org/projects/fair-chance-criminal-justice-project/
NC Second Chance Alliance
A statewide alliance of people with criminal records, their family members, service providers, community leaders and concerned citizens that have come together to address the causes of criminal records and the barriers they create to successful reentry.
For More Information: https://ncsecondchance.org/#:~:text=About%20Us,they%20create%20to%20successful%20reentry
Forward Justice
A nonpartisan law, policy, and strategy center dedicated to advancing racial, social and economic justice in the U.S. South.
For More Information: https://forwardjustice.org
Emancipate NC - The Justice League
The Justice League is an organizing fellowship for justice-impacted individuals and youth to learn advocacy and organizing skills, and to deploy those skills on campaigns to fight structural racism and mass incarceration. The Justice League members earn stipends while planning and developing campaigns
For More Information: https://emancipatenc.org/justice-league/