Idaho State Services

Idaho State Services

 I daho Diocesan Catho lic P rison Ministry (IDCPM) catholicidaho.org/222 The mission of the Diocesan Prison Ministry is to promote Christ’s love an d fo rgiveness through assistance, education, and social interaction to th e i ncarcerated. This ministry also extends to the families of the incarcerated and by helping those returning from prison to reintegrate back into society and becom e p roductive citizens successfully.

 E ast Boise Commu nity Reentry Center idoc.idaho.gov/content/locations/community_reentry_centers/east_boise The East Boise Community Reentry Center (ESBCRC) is an all - female facility , housing more than 100 beds. It offers treatment programs, support groups, community service, community - based employment, and other options for ex inmates.

 I MSI Hope Community Phase II imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/about- us/ The goal of IMSI Hope Community Phase II is to link resources, offenders an d community through faith and the concept of community for the purpose of helpin g and supporting each other to build faith and develop a stronger sense of community.

National Resources

 A merican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) aclu.org/issues/prisoners-rights Prisoners’ rights to read, write, speak, practice their religion, and communicate with the outside world are often curtailed far beyond what is necessary for institutional security. Not only are these activities central to the ability of prisoners to retain their humanity, but they also contribute to the flow of information between prisons and the outside world and thus provide a vital form of oversight of these closed institutions.

 C areerOneStop careeronestop.org/Site/american-job-center.aspx

Located across the country, American Job Centers can help you look for work and offer job search workshops, free computer access, and more.

 N ational Alliance on Mental Illness nami.org/ The purpose of NAMI Alabama is to provide support, education, and advocacy for persons with mental illnesses, their families, and others whose lives are affected mental health disorders.

 N ational HIRE Network hirenetwork.org The goal of the National H.I.R.E. Network is to increase the number and quality of job opportunities available to people with criminal records by changing public policies, employment practices and public opinion.

 N ational Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) nrrc.csgjusticecenter.org Funded and administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) is the nation’s primary source of information and guidance in reentry.

 U .S. Veterans Administration va.gov/ABOUT_VA/index.asp Most v eterans who are in jail or prison will eventually reenter the community. VA’s HCRV program is designed to promote success and prevent homelessness amon g Veterans returning home after incarceration.