Self-Help Resources

Reentry Overview

SADO launched Project Reentry (PR) in 2016 in response to the unique and immediate needs of Michigan’s juvenile lifers. The PR team works in coordination with SADO attorneys and staff.

PR’s primary goal is to help achieve positive outcomes for clients. PR uses four primary tools toward goal achievement: the development of Comprehensive Reentry Plans (CRPs), the facilitation of monthly Reentry Workshops, the production of a Reentry Book, and the publication of a monthly Reentry Newsletter (The Drum).

The Reentry Book was developed by SADO’s Project Reentry. Reentry back into the community for any formerly incarcerated person can be difficult and can be especially difficult for individuals who serve lengthy incarceration stays. Individuals coming home from prison or jail need assistance with identifying community support, learning how to use technology, developing skills to manage finances, finding reliable transportation or obtaining a driver’s license, applying for public benefits, finding employment and housing, and much more.

The Reentry Book attempts to capture the basic information needed to navigate the sometimes-complicated procedures for obtaining basic needs, such as housing, identification, employment, and education. We hope our client population, and those supporting and serving them, will find this book useful. A printed copy can be purchased online by visiting our Products Page.

For Families and Friends of the Incarcerated

What happens after your loved one has been convicted of a crime? We welcome you to attend a Family and Friends Informational Session to learn more about appeals and life after incarceration. View the information packet prepared by SADO’s Client and Public Outreach Committee, which addresses the following topics: