Parole Reentry Court


Parole Reentry Court
The Harlem Parole Reentry Court helps individuals returning from prison manage the transition from confinement to the community with the oversight of an administrative law judge, the supervision of a parole officer, and clinical interventions by community court staff. Together, Reentry Court staff address clients stabilization needs and the thinking and behavior that has resulted in the clients incarceration. The program also seeks to improve the participants relationship with the justice system by increasing the transparency of the parole process and fostering a positive relationship with a judicial figure. The Reentry Court maintains strong partnerships with local community providers who frequently visit the court to meet with court staff and conduct intakes with Reentry Court participants.
With support from the JC Flowers Foundation, the Harlem Community Justice Center, in collaboration with the Interfaith Center of New York, recently launched the Reentry Family and Faith Circles of Support, a two-year initiative that seeks to support young adults and their families, as they reunite post-incarceration and face the challenges of reentry.
Harlem congregations and houses of worship are invited to engage parolees and their families in family-oriented activities, services, and referrals to provide them with a smoother return to
society.