This link is intended to provide general information about the Department of Corrections Pre Release and Reentry Program. The Pre Release and Reentry Program offers’ information to inmates about life enrichment classes, community resources and reentry services that is available throughout the State. This program provides an opportunity for inmates to gain basic living skills on how to successfully transition back into the community after release from corrections. Information is also provided on the following “HOW TO’S”:

• Access immediate food, clothing and shelter
• Obtain a driver's license or personal identification card
• Access faith based mentoring and support
• Obtain medical and/or dental care
• Access substance abuse treatment and mental health services
• Look for job placement, vocational training and career development
• Re-establish parental rights and child custody

The Division of Reentry’s vision is to help all we serve to achieve a successful reintegration into society beginning with the first day of incarceration. The Division's mission statement addresses three key areas. We focus on forming community partnerships. By formalizing partnerships across Alabama, we are gaining resources to assist the returning inmate population with barriers. This is also beneficial in educating society about barriers that exist. The next area of focus for the Division is empowering our population by providing the inmates within our care the needed education or vocational training and other correctional treatment in the most effective manner. The Reentry Division strives to empower the individuals we serve by connecting them to the resources obtained within their communities. As a Division, we support our population, their families, and overall society through assistance, guidance, and education. As a Department, we provide evidence and researched based best practices programming to empower to the inmate population with prosocial thinking, coping, and life skills. Providing successful reintegration into society is the overall goal of the Division. Our Division works with the inmate population to enhance communities by aiding in the transition of the individuals becoming pro-social members of society. A successful end result will translate into safer cities, county, and state.

Institutional Pre Release and Reentry Services Criteria for Participation

• EOS Inmates
• Probationers
• Parole Candidates

The reentry program also aims to provide transitional case management services. Transitional case management will consist of identifying an inmates basic and technical needs and linking him with targeted resources prior to his release. If an inmate’s primary needs for survival are initially addressed (including food, clothing and shelter), he/she will have a greater success in obtaining a job, establishing a career and maintaining a crime free quality of life.

• Re-Entry Overview
• Re-Entry Resources (links to other agencies and services)
• Re-Entry Contacts (contact a facility representative)