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Against Crime
Successful and supportive reentry means that recently released citizens need more than just a stable place to live.
Reentry Support
Strategies, Partnerships, and Policies for Supporting
Post-Incarceration Transitions
Support Strategy Through Networks and Follow-Ups
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Restoring Citizens (RC) uses a peer support network, connecting participants with role models who have successfully adjusted post-incarceration.
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Staff conducts regular follow-ups at 30, 60, and 90 days, as well as at six months and 12 months.
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Participants are encouraged to engage in community activities such as service organizations, churches, projects, and support groups.
Reentry Program
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RC operates a reentry program with transitional housing, in place since 2018.
Case Management and Service Expansion
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Case management is a critical component of the program.
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Plans are underway to expand case management services by securing interns from RC’s higher education partners, including SDSU, UCSD, and USD.
Transforming Lives Through Lived Experience
Empowering Successful Reentry with Compassion, Understanding, and Real-World Insight
Restoring Citizens, founded in 2017 by individuals with lived experience in prison and gang lifestyles, was created to address the unmet need for reentry services in San Diego. The organization’s unique approach is rooted in firsthand understanding and compassion for those transitioning from incarceration to society. By leveraging their personal journeys, the team helps clients break cycles of violence, navigate challenges, and achieve successful reintegration into their communities.
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My time at "Restoring Citizens" has been truly life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms, and with the support I received, I was able to get my life back on track. I've been in other sober living programs before, but nothing compares to this place—it's a real game changer that changes lives. One of my best memories here was being part of the Turkey Drive, where I got to give back to the less fortunate in our community. I’m so grateful to Sonia, George, and the entire team for going above and beyond to help me succeed. Thank you all so much for everything you’ve done for me.
Joseph B.