Transition of Prisoners, Inc.

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 Summary: 

 This site describes Transition of Prisoners, Inc.’s  ex-offender reentry program as well as provides information about training and consulting opportunities for organizations that are just getting started or seeking to improve their prisoner aftercare programs.  Information is available about conferences as well.

 Why does FASTEN recommend this site? 

Transition of Prisoners, Inc. is a successful reentry program in Detroit, Michigan.  Its program has worked with ex-offenders who are at medium to high risk of re-incarceration, but maintains an amazing 82% success rate for program graduates.  It offers consultation services regarding program development and design, program evaluation, and development of effective church recruitment and maintenance strategies.  In addition, TOP offers training in the areas of effective mentoring of ex-prisoners, facilitating Biblical substance abuse groups, facilitating Biblical cognitive support groups, and effective casework.  Information also is available regarding TOP’s National Prisoner Aftercare Conference.