Rules of Re-engagement Re-entry Support Group

Rules of Re-engagement

Get Connected offers an Invest In yourself... ASAP (Achieving Success After Prison) workshop, brought to you by GC815 Invest in Yourself programming for individuals who have experienced jail or prison. This workshop focuses on the de-incarceration process and educates participants on the "Rules of Re-engagement". The workshop is designed to introduce formerly incarcerated individuals to ways in which to re-engage within the community and make every minute upon release count.

GC815 screens individuals for participation in violence prevention services if they meet at least one of the criteria below:

I. Active street involvement An association with or a reputation or key role (influencer) in or a family history of activity or involvement in an historically marginalized group that is disconnected from mainstream economy and/or social services and is or has participated in illegal activity.

II. Justice-system involvement a. Recently released from jail, prison, or/other detention facility (e.g., Cook County Jail, Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) facilities, juvenile detention centers, or b. Prior arrest(s), charge(s), or conviction(s) for violent felonies (e.g., homicide, aggravated battery, armed robbery, weapons charges)

III. Previous victimization and trauma associated with community violence a. Recent victim of violence, or b. Family/friend of recent victim of violence

IV. Exhibits violent behavior (includes online) Aggressive or violent behavior and/or threats of violence

The Invest in Yourself "Rules of Re-engagement" workshop is held every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. (CST) 312 Irving Ave. Please complete registration form. Get Connected realizes how intimidating the reentry process can be, therefore visit us on Wednesdays at NOON and let us here your VOICE!

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