Reentry Programs in Arizona

Here are 5 non-profits organizations that assist ex-offenders finding employment in Arizona:

• 1. Arizona Common Ground

  Our goal is to provide reentry services to medium to high-risk youth and adults once released from incarceration back to Maricopa County. We utilize evidence-based practices (EBP) to reduce recidivism rates by providing all individuals who are in our program ongoing case management, educational programming, mentoring, and workforce development. Every client that comes to our organization starts by attending our orientation and completing an application. Many clients attend our orientation for immediate resources such as bus passes, interview clothes, food assistance, housing assistance, and job leads. When clients are accepted into our Prison Reentry Program, they complete the intake process by being assessed using the LS/CMI (Level of Service Case Management Inventory) to measure their risk levels, their needs assessment, and case management plan.

  PO Box 90990, Phoenix, 85066

  602-914-9000

• 2. Friendly House, Inc. - RISE UP Reentry

  The RISE UP program is focused on providing opportunities for young adults 18-24 years old who have had contact, or are currently involved, with the criminal justice system. Participants will be assisted and connected with a variety of resources by their personal case manager to ensure participant life success. Individuals involved in the program will be provided with financial literacy, restoration of rights, soft skill, social skill workshops, and other necessary guidance.

  802 S. 1st Ave., Phoenix, 85003

  602-416-7212

• 3. Goodwill Youth Employment Program

  Places youth with local employers during the summer and after school for training and work experience.

  1940 E. Silverlake, Tucson, 85713

  520-623-5174

• 4. Primavera Foundation

  The Prisoner Re-entry Program (PREP) is designed to assist newly ex-prisoners in the community through an employment-based program that incorporates housing, mentoring, job training, and other services.

  811 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, 85701

  520-623-5111

• 5. St. Joseph the Worker - Youth Employment and Resources

  St. Joseph the Worker offers a youth program called Youth Employment and Resources. This program serves youth primarily ages 15-25 years old. Through this program, we help teens and young adults become employable and employed, so that they never fall into the troubling demographic of disconnected youth.

  5800 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, 85015

  602-582-5706

Data is retrieved from CareerOneStop. Last update on February 2023