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The Justice Reinvestment Team at the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) aims to increase information and resource-sharing, while creating and fostering a statewide, online community Newsletter.
- Reentry Programming and Services
- Behavioral Health Treatment and Services
- Support for Victims and Restitution Enhancements
- Training and Education
- Safe Alternatives to Incarceration
- Pretrial Services and Programs
Please note that the Newsletter organizes all updates in chronological order under its subsections: Grants, Upcoming Events and Conferences, Meetings, Programs, and Other Information.
1. JCOIN Rapid Innovation Grants (J-RIG) Special Funding Opportunity
Application Opens: June 1, 2026
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Are you a researcher who works in a practitioner, non-profit, or service organization? JCOIN has a special initiative to provide small grants through the JCOIN Rapid Innovation Grants (J-RIG) funding opportunity. The application window opens on June 1, 2026, and final applications are due by September 30, 2026.
This special J-RIG opportunity is intended for practice-based organizations and practitioners interested in evaluating innovative approaches to addiction treatment, overdose prevention, and service delivery for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. Funding for up to $135,000 is available to support early-stage, practice-informed projects which include pilot studies, feasibility studies, and program or policy evaluations that can inform future research, policy, and practice improvements.
See the Call for Proposals for more details on the opportunity and eligibility requirements.
Please visit the JCOIN website for more information.
1. Transition Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Glen Burnie, Maryland
June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency is opening their new Transition Center located at 108 Central Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. They built this one-stop facility in partnership with Anne Arundel County to centralize the delivery of reentry services in the community. For more information, please contact info@aaccaa.info or 410-626-1900.
2. Reentry Redefined Conference - Baltimore, Maryland
June 3, 2026 to June 4, 2026
The Reentry Redefined Conference is a powerful two-day event dedicated to addressing the real, complex needs of formerly incarcerated men and women while advancing collaborative, system-level solutions that work. Through dynamic keynote speakers, breakout sessions, workforce-focused workshops, lived-experience panels, and intentional networking spaces, the conference centers returning citizens while strengthening the agencies, organizations, and leaders who serve them.
2026 Conference: Make Some N.O.I.S.E.
A rallying call to action:
N – Navigate barriers with clarity and intentionality
O – Organize resources and partnerships
I – Impact individuals and systems meaningfully
S – Support returning citizens with dignity and access
E – Empower people to rebuild, lead, and thrive
This year’s theme will drive bold conversations, practical strategies, and actionable outcomes, moving reentry from survival to sustainability. Rebuild. Redefine what’s possible.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:
Wednesday, June 3, 8 am – 4 pm
Conference Day One: In person at the Central Library
Understanding the Barriers
Keynote speaker, breakouts sessions, workshops. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Thursday, June 4, 8 am – 12:30 pm
Conference Day Two: Virtual
Your Story Matters
Virtual roundtable discussions, workshops, and more.
Registration & Details
For additional information including vendor inquiries, please email projectencore@prattlibrary.org.
3. Reentry Housing Resource Fair - Suitland, Maryland
June 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join the Prince George's County Health Department for a Reentry Housing Resource Fair on June 12th! The event will be held at the Bridge Center at Adam's House, located at 5001 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746.
4. Conflict Management Workshop - Baltimore, Maryland
June 13, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Join Community Mediation Maryland (CMM) for a Conflict Management Workshop on Saturday, June 13th from 11am-3pm. The workshop will be held at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, located at 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
These workshops will help support returning citizens transition back into their community by providing conflict management training, local community resources, and a care package that includes:
- A smartphone with 6 months of service paid
- Grocery gift card
- Retail gift card
Upon completion, attendees will be able to identify when mediation could be helpful, refer people to mediation, and sign up for mediation on the spot. In addition, attendees will be introduced to using inclusive listening skills to support navigating conflicts in their lives and communities.
Advanced registration is required, as seating is limited. Register here by June 10th or contact 301-364-4300.
5. Expungement & Know Your Rights Clinic - Beltsville, Maryland
June 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Whether you’re looking to clear your record, understand your rights, or connect with local resources, this event has something for you. Community Legal Services will be on site to speak with residents interested in expungement and other legal support, and community resource partners will also be tabling to share helpful information and services. The event will take place at the Beltsville Branch Library, located at 4319 Sellman Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome, but space may be limited. If you have any questions, please contact Calondra Young at 202-867-5549. Click here for registration and more information.
6. Reentry Job Fair - Waldorf, Maryland
June 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Ready for a fresh start? Join us at the Reentry Job Fair on Thursday, June 25 at the Waldorf West Branch Library. Connect with employers hiring now, explore career and training opportunities, and access valuable community resources to help you reenter the workforce with confidence.
Where: Waldorf West Branch Library - 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20603
When: June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Register today: https://tccsmd.news/ReEntryJobFairJobseekerReg6-25th
1. The Maryland Statewide Alliance for Returning Citizens (MSARC)
June 23, 2026, at 9:30 AM; Recurring, every fourth Tuesday of the month via Zoom
MSARC comprises reentry service providers, returning citizens, advocates, government, corrections, and law enforcement staff working in reentry, and others who support increasing reentry resources. Meetings primarily consist of information sharing, guest speakers, and announcements about upcoming events of interest, aiming to break down silos. The next meeting will take place on June 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM. The meetings are open to all with an interest in reentry. Please email Dawna Cobb, MSARC Co-Chair, at marylandreentry@outlook.com to be added to the MSARC email list and to receive the Zoom link for meetings.
DPSCS is proud to partner with 211 MD to bring to Marylanders information about reentry services that are available in all 24 jurisdictions that exist to help the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, along with resources for family members. This partnership supports our goal to increase public safety and wellness, reducing recidivism.
211 MD is a first-of-its-kind statewide reentry resource database. Dial 211 to get connected to employment and community resources 24/7/365. Additionally, you can search for reentry resources from trusted organizations by ZIP code via https://211md.org/resources/mdreentry/.
You can also sign up to receive text message updates for reentry information, services, programs, and events. Subscribe by texting reentry to 898-211.
PREPARE is a Maryland based 501(c)(3) driven by justice impacted people. The mission is to empower people to make their best case for parole and develop and execute successful reentry plans.
In March 2026, through GOCPP funding, PREPARE launched three courses on prison tablets through the Edovo platform. Edovo is the largest learning platform for incarcerated people. Its content is available to over 1.2 million people in the U.S. including in all the prisons and many of the jails in Maryland.
PREPARE’s courses are:
- Parole and Second Look Success Starts Today
- Building your Parole or Second Look Packet
- Building your Individualized Reentry Plan
In the first month that the courses have been live, there have been 5000 enrollments across the country with 1000 of those being in Maryland where PREPARE continues to also provide direct support with parole hearing and reentry preparation and post-release mentoring.
The feedback on the courses is overwhelmingly positive:
- “Excellent course and very relevant.”
- “Very helpful and well thought out.”
- “Make this mandatory for all men & women that's incarcerated in Maryland prisons.”
- “Excellent course!!!”
- “Really great enjoyed it a lot”
- “It was extremely helpful and I feel that everyone should take it”
- “It's a really interesting course I’m interested to find out if there is going to be any more”
- “Very helpful and something that can really open your eyes to a new way of living after
being incarcerated.”
People are clearly thirsty for exactly the kind of information and guidance which PREPARE exists to provide.
Take a peek at the short video from our curriculum - it features PREPARE's very own Sara Citroni explaining why the first day you get to prison is the day you begin planning for a successful return to society.
Watch this space for more information on PREPARE’s Edovo course offerings - or visit the website and sign up for the newsletter at https://prepare-parole.org.
The Reproductive Health of Recently Incarcerated Young Men - Johns Hopkins Study
Dr. Dylan Jackson at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is working with community organizations to better understand the reproductive health of recently incarcerated young men. He is conducting a study in which participants attend one virtual interview to share their experiences and goals surrounding health and fatherhood. Participants will receive a $50 Visa gift card following their interview.
To participate in an interview, please email plan4fatherhood@gmail.com or message 410-929-2689. Scan the QR code above or visit this link to see if you are eligible to participate.
The From Grass to Grace Resident Entrepreneurship Planning (REP) Program represents a paradigm shift in reentry programming—moving from deficit-based job placement to asset-based entrepreneurship development.
The R.E.P. (Resident Entrepreneurial Planning) Program is an eight-week intensive entrepreneurship cohort designed to equip justice-impacted, low-income adults in Anne Arundel County with the skills, planning tools, and support needed to pursue economic stability through business ownership or workforce readiness.
R.E.P. blends in-class training, self-paced online learning, mentorship, and community support to deliver a comprehensive educational experience. Each week, participants work closely with established entrepreneurs and subject-matter experts who guide them through structured phases of business conceptualization and development. By the end of the cohort, participants will have a researched, well-crafted investor presentation package (pitch deck) that reflects a viable business concept and serves as a foundation for funding, partnership, or launch.
Dream Builders Foundation provides free support and resources to at-risk youth and individuals returning home from incarceration. Through mentorship, workforce development, life coaching, and reentry services, we help people build stability, gain employment, and move forward.
Mavrik Village is strengthening reentry outcomes by expanding access to stable, affordable housing for justice-impacted individuals — helping transform second chances into sustainable futures. Learn more about this growing community resource at www.mavrikvillage.org or 410.417.7222.
NAARCWorks: Pathway to Opportunity is a workforce development initiative designed to connect returning citizens with career pathways, job readiness training, and employment opportunities. The program provides participants with practical skills development, career guidance, and access to local resources that support long-term economic mobility. Through workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on training, NAARCWorks helps individuals strengthen their professional skills and move toward sustainable employment and career advancement.
Chase Brexton's Reintegration and Resilience Program
Helping Oppressed People Excel (H.O.P.E.) Baltimore supports people facing the challenges of coming home after incarceration, led by people who have gone through the same transition. We have been working to ensure our people stay home successfully and permanently for almost 10 years, providing support and community to overcome the barriers of reentry.
Reentry comes with significant barriers—securing stable housing, finding employment, accessing reliable transportation, and navigating legal and financial systems. H.O.P.E. helps remove these barriers by connecting returning citizens to essential resources, developing coping skills, and fostering strong community relationships that ease the stresses of life on the outside.
At the heart of our work are our weekly mentoring and support dinners, where participants find a welcoming space, peer mentors, and practical assistance. Individuals receive bus passes, financial support, job placement assistance, and court and parole guidance, ensuring they have a solid foundation to rebuild their lives. H.O.P.E. is deeply committed to peer-led support, extensive community outreach, and access to wraparound services. Our work creates a pathway for returning citizens to thrive in their reentry journey.
CORE Program
The CORE Program aims to provide immediate/same day access to quality medical care, including primary care and infectious disease care (including HIV and Hepatitis C treatment) on site at THRIVE. Additionally, on-site mental health and substance use assessments/screenings, triage and treatment are also available as well as access to Employment counseling and Housing services. Financial Assistance for things like rental assistance, food, and clothing also help to make community transitions easier. Community referrals to services not offered at THRIVE by a designated Re-entry Case Manager are a large part of our patient centered approach to re-entry services. These wraparound services are intended to address the social factors that most heavily impact recidivism rates. In addition to the tangible services CORE offers, the multi-disciplinary team approach enhances social support for those returning home and to their communities and families.
EMBRACE Resource and Reentry Center
Our Mission
Empowering individuals to overcome challenges and embrace purpose, we provide holistic care that fosters recovery, personal growth, and stability. With a focus on emotional well-being, resilience, and self-expression, our services support healing and the development of new skills. Through compassionate support and essential resources, we help create the foundation for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Our Services
For more information please click here.
Live Benevolent Behavioral Health
Our Mission
At Live Benevolent, we provide aid and comfort to individuals, groups, and communities impacted by substance abuse, violence, tragedy, and traumatic events. We assist clients with life’s challenges including substance use disorders, relationship and behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and daily living needs.
Our Services
Live Benevolent offers a wide range of support to young adults and their families, and men who battle mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
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Outpatient Mental Health – Assessments & evaluations, individual, family, and group therapy, medication management, and therapeutic mentoring.
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Substance Use Disorder – Prevention, professional assessments & treatment planning, individual counseling, peer-led group discussions, recovery support, and referrals. Services available short-term, intermediate, and long-term. We also offer MCORR Housing, supportive housing that provides safe, stable housing paired with recovery focused services to help individuals maintain sobriety, access resources, and build independence.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation – Evidence-based support for individuals with persistent mental health conditions, focusing on self-care, financial literacy, anger management, and independent living skills.
For more information please click here.
Our Commitment
At Live Benevolent, we are dedicated to strengthening lives, restoring hope, and supporting mental health and wellness across our community with compassion and care.
📢 We’re Hiring!
Mental Health Therapist
Provide assessments and therapy for adults and children navigating mental health and co-occurring challenges.
[Apply Today]
Updates to Dorchester County Health Resources
- Dorchester County Health Department has a new address: 627 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
- Dorchester County Behavioral Health has a new address: 401 Academy Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
- DRI Dock Recovery & Wellness Center has a new address: 103 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613
HealthCare Access Maryland Returning Citizens Community Connections Program (RCCC)
The RCCC program is designed to reduce recidivism by addressing the health and social needs of Returning Citizens in Maryland. The RCCC program works with repeat offenders that are residing or returning to Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City or Baltimore County up to one year post release.
Gatekeepers
Gatekeepers is an organization that focuses on re-entry. Our mission is to motivate, empower, and encourage both current and ex-offenders through mentoring services by challenging them to make positive decisions and ultimately help facilitate the process of a successful transition back to their communities. These individuals often do not have positive role models in their life to aid them in their efforts. At Gatekeepers, our team is dedicated to helping people overcome obstacles standing in their way to achieving success and reaching their life goals.
Business of Living Workbook and Program: The Business of Living is the heart of what we do. It focuses on the Personal, Occupational, Educational, and Spiritual areas of your life. Under the supervision of our Director of Operations Keith Roys, Gatekeepers has created the Business of Living Workbook and uses it to help current and former inmates chart their re-entry path to success. Gatekeepers works with men and women currently incarcerated to get them started on their re-entry planning. Gatekeepers will then meet them at the gate on their day of release (if needed) and get them immediately started on implementing their re-entry plan.
Resource Club: The Saturday morning Gatekeepers Resource Club, held in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity Lutheran Church (15 Randolph Ave.), is where community resources get to connect with returning citizens. The doors open at 9:30 am for networking and coffee. The meeting starts at 10:00 am and runs until 11:00 am. Many people stay afterwards to continue networking and connecting with resource providers that were present. Organizations including the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, the Area Health Education Center - West (AHEC-W), the Washington County Health Department, CASA, and many more provide a wide array of assistance to meeting attendees.
For more information about the Business of Living program, the Resource Club, Gatekeepers’ community partners, and more, visit https://www.gatekeepersmd.org/ or email gatekeepers.wcmd@gmail.com
Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts - Victims of Crime Video Series
The Maryland Judiciary has produced a two-part video series on the rights and roles of victims of crime. The first video covers the role of victims in bringing criminal charges and in criminal cases, and the second video addresses the rights of victims of crime, hiring legal representation, receiving information about the criminal case, financial compensation, and the rights of sexual assault victims. Each video has Spanish captioning available and has an accompanying tip sheet that summarizes the key points of the videos and provides a list of resources. The videos and tip sheets are available at mdcourts.gov and are part of a wider Court Help Video Library at mdcourts.gov/videos.
Saved2Serve Educational Services
Mission Statement: To teach, empower, improve, and transform the lives of returning citizens through education; specifically, by obtaining the General Educational Development (GED) to enter the workforce with 21st Century Skills.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Identity Access Project
Flikshop
Flikshop aims to ease the process of sending postcards to incarcerated individuals. Founded by Marcus Bullock, a formerly incarcerated individual himself, the company fights recidivism by keeping families connected, so that individuals foster successful reentry, once released. We focus on families and their loved ones affected by incarceration, and assist them with technology that helps to leverage their relationships. Likewise, Flikshop has grown to connect businesses that work to build social impact strategies and community engagement teams that work to combat mass incarceration.
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Mindset Care specializes in assisting individuals and caregivers with SSI and SSDI applications. Our streamlined online process reduces the application time from 4-6 weeks to just 1 hour. We charge a one-time fee, equivalent to 25% of the claimant's back pay, mandated by the SSA office. There are no recurring fees or monthly charges for claimants. Our services include full legal representation, dedicated case managers, and access to a licensed psychologist.
We manage the entire application process from initial filing to appeals, ensuring a seamless experience for claimants. Our partnership with TruConnect also offers qualified claimants a federally subsidized cell phone. Noteworthy points about Mindset Care:
- No charge to our partners or your organization
- No fee if the claimant's application is not accepted
- Management of all necessary medical records and correspondence
- Focus on securing stable income, benefits, and housing opportunities for claimants
Contact Kian Ronnasi at kronnasi@mindset.care with any questions.
Project ENCORE (P-ENCORE) is the Pratt Library's new restorative justice program which aims to dismantle institutional barriers and social reintegration challenges that lead to recidivism. There are three parts to P-ENCORE: Workforce Development, Digital Equity, and the Reconnection Center. Our mission is to empower formerly incarcerated individuals by equipping them with the essential tools to thrive as productive members of society. We adopt a comprehensive approach by seamlessly connecting participants with Pratt's existing wrap-around services, including housing, substance abuse rehabilitation, social work, and more, addressing their mental, emotional, financial, and physical well-being. See here for more information on their extensive programming. Our Multi-Tiered approach is designed to:
- Foster generational wealth and leave a lasting legacy.
- Provide a stable source of income for participants.
- Offer support for housing and transportation needs.
- Create safe, inclusive spaces for open dialogue about barriers and mental health challenges.
- Enhance self-esteem and boost participants' sense of pride and self-worth.
If you're interested in volunteering, partnering, or becoming a participant in any of our initiatives, please reach out to swalker@prattlibrary.org or kbailey@prattlibrary.org.
Description of this workbook from the author, Vanessa Bright, Executive Director of the Maryland Reentry Resource Center:
"I created this workbook because I believe that reentry should begin the day after a person enters the correctional facility to serve his or her sentence. Instead, too often the process does not begin until a few months before release. This workbook focuses on soft skills, which we can take wherever we go in life, no matter what we do. Soft skills characterize how a person interacts in relationships with others, including communication, time management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution."
Click here for more information.
Baltimore Veteran Reentry Resources
The Baltimore Station
Know a veteran who is soon to be released with a substance use disorder? The Baltimore Station provides wraparound support programs for homeless veterans that has a workforce program, and a free residential program. Click here for more information, and contact James Hardy at outreach@baltimorestation.org with any questions.
Housing in Howard County
Bridges to Housing Stability
Bridges to Housing Stability is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, serving Howard County, MD. Bridges believes that housing is the key to a household’s stability. Whether resolving the issue of homelessness or preventing a household from becoming homeless, our goal goes beyond crisis intervention – our approach and mission focuses on long term housing stability for our target populations.
MISSION: To provide a path to self-sufficiency to prevent and end homelessness through affordable housing solutions and advocacy in Howard County, Maryland.
VISION: To champion the eradication of homelessness in Howard County, Maryland.
For more information, please visit https://bridges2hs.org/
Housing in Prince George's County
DXT Therapeutic Foundation
Offers shared transitional wrap around housing in Prince George's County. Call (240)-838-3707 or Michelle Hare at (240)-676-2895 for assistance.
Housing in Baltimore City
Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt is offering a new residential treatment program for clients with co-occurring disorders. They offer rent support and other resources for apartments in Baltimore City. For more information, contact Ziva Ritchie at (410)-382-5426.
St. Ambrose
Four new housing spots/beds are available in partnership with Jacob's Well for justice-involved youth ages 18-24. Please contact Shalawn James at St. Ambrose for more information at shalawnj@stambros.org.
To be included in July's Newsletter, please make your submission by COB Thursday, June 25th, 2026.
For more information and to make your July submission, visit the Submission Page here or send it to justice.reinvestment@maryland.gov.
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