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Resources and reentry assistance
for just-released ex-offenders in Jacksonville, Florida.
We encourage Parole and
Probation Officers to help lower the recidivism rate by
printing copies (about
45 pages), and posting them in
prominent locations.
Most items listed are FREE or
very low cost. Some links will take you to other websites, just hit your BACK button when you are finished.
We need your help to keep this service current.
Please send your resource booklets and fliers to:
COTS-Jax, PO Box 13086,
Jacksonville FL 32206-3086. To add, delete, or correct information, notify us at
cots@prodigy.net
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Category |
Service Provider |
| Acronym List |
FL Dept of Law Enforcement Acronym List PDF - Helpful when we come across initials we
don't know. |
| Advocacy |
Do you do research for your reentry program? See our list of
websites and reports HERE |
| Aftercare Services |
HUD Housing for Homeless:
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=fl&topic=homeless
Put your zip code in the box and hit the LOCATE button:
Social Security Local
Offices
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| Alcohol and Narcotic
Hotlines and Meeting Info. |
Emergency: 632-0600 or 211
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline: 1-800-258-7780 Meeting Schedules are HERE
(in "all cities" choose "Jacksonville" then click search button)
Catholic Charities Bureau 134 East Church Street #2, Jacksonville, FL 32202 354-4846 Fax:
354-4718 www.ccbjax.org
lhickey@ccbjax.org or
jmoore@ccbjax.org Hours: M-F
9am-4:30pm Provides services to those who are suffering from the
use or abuse of alcohol or other drug as well as their families, and hold a
State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services License
for Nonresidential Program, Education and Information Services and Community
Based Intervention Services. They provide the following: Information,
Intervention, Prevention, Education, Counseling, and a Master's Level
Therapist. Services are available on a sliding fee scale, but do not turn
away clients for inability to pay.
Forward Steps 3605 Spring Park Rd Transitional housing for homeless persons affected by alcohol
and/or drug addiction.
JREC 1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers.
Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 1-800-876-6378
website
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Directors
www.nasadad.org NASADAD is a private,
not-for-profit educational, scientific, and informational organization. The
Association was originally incorporated in 1971 to serve State Drug Agency
Directors, and then in 1978 the membership was expanded to include State
Alcoholism Agency Directors.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.nida.nih.gov/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
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Ambassador,
Downtown |
(904)
465-7980 Contact: Richard
Can direct you to shelters, and in some cases, can pick you up and drive
you there. |
Apprenticeships/
Internships |
The ones we could find in and around
Jacksonville are listed
HERE |
Attorney
General |
Employers and service providers may
obtain information from the state attorney general regarding occupational
bars, the licensing of individuals with criminal records in certain jobs,
and whether the state has laws that limit what employers may ask job
applicants or protections against employment discrimination based on a
criminal record.
The Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol, PL 01, Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-414-3300, Web Site:
myfloridalegal.com/
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| Automobile |
These are about as cheap as
you can get them:
Salvation Army:
Ft. Lauderdale
954-463-3725
Jacksonville 904-641-2122 Ext. 208
Orlando 407-295-9311
Sarasota
800-958-7825
St. Petersburg 727-541-7781
Tampa
813-972-0471 or 1-800-333-ARMY (2769)
Also try:
Automobile Donation Charity
1-800-454-9066 when you have a donation to give
Cars for Home 1-877-277-4344 unknown source |
| Bicycles |
Disabled American Veterans
Thrift Store, 1439
Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm 727-319-7444
(free with DAV voucher/otherwise still great prices) |
Birth
Certificates |
Who to call/write to, and
other forms of acceptable Identification, click
HERE
JREC 1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers. |
Bonding,
Federal
Program for
Employers |
Ex-offenders seeking bonding services and a job, call
toll free: 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627)
Federal Bonding Program: Answers to Questions About
Fidelity Bonding
(Download
brochure.pdf)
In 1966 the U.S. Department of
Labor established The Federal Bonding Program to provide Fidelity Bonds that
guarantee honesty for “at-risk”, hard-to-place job seekers. The bonds cover
the first six months of employment. There is no cost to the job applicant or
the employer. In most states the bonds are made available through the state
agency responsible for workforce matters. The Federal Bonding Program is a
partnership between the U. S. Department of Labor and The McLaughlin
Company, an insurance brokerage firm, as agent for Travelers Casualty and
Surety Company of America.
Florida State Bonding Coordinator:
Ms. Kandra De Vlieger
Bonding Services Coordinator
FL Agency for Workforce Innovation
107 East Madison St.,
Tallahassee, Fl. 32399
1 866 352 2345 (toll-free) or
1 850 245 7398 or Fax 1 850 921 3956
Kandra.DeVlieger@flaawi.com
Other Info:
http://www.employflorida.com/gsipub/index.asp?docid=320
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"Career Offender"
Tracking |
Career Criminal Unit. Call 630-2324 or 630-0500 or
www.fdle.state.fl.us/coflyer/home.asp to register your new address.
Phone number for general public: 1-(850) 410-8780 |
| Case Management |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
QUEST Outreach, 305 N. Washington St., Hours 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday -
Friday 244-4015 - Assist with: entitlements, Shands clinic card,
transportation, disadvantage, general information, state identification
cards, finding housing and/or shelter. Telephone and restrooms available.
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| Cash |
Cash for aluminum and scrap: 5042 W Beaver St 783-2633
Cash for aluminum and scrap: 603 East 8th St. 358-2460
Cash for Cars will pay $200 or more, for a car/truck
in any condition with free towing. Just get permission and title from the
current owner. 1-800-227-4367
http://www.1800cashforcars.com/Cash-For-Cars-City/Jacksonville/
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of the
most wanted. 1-866-845-TIPS
Crime Stoppers pays up to $1000 for info leading up to a
fugitive arrest.
1-866-845-TIPS |
Cash, while
in prison |
America’s Cash Express (ACE) from anywhere in the United States.
Deposit funds to an offender’s trust fund account for a service fee of $3.
For the nearest ACE location, call 1-866-734-2306 or visit their web site:
www.acecashexpress.com |
| Cell Phone |
Government
supported SafeLink
wireless provides free cell phones (and some minutes) to low/no income, and anyone
receiving Medicaid, food stamps, or support housing. www.safelinkwireless.com. |
Certificate of
Rehabilitation |
Legal Action Committee
http://www.lac.org/toolkits/certificates/certificates.htm |
| Churches |
A large list of Jacksonville places of
worship are HERE
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| Clemency |
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| Clothing |
Action Ministries 26 E. 2nd St Thurs 9:30am-12pm; Sun 9am-12pm
Arlington Community Services (referrals only) 1450 Rogero Rd 743-7402 M-F
9am-Noon
Catholic Charities (maternity) 134 East Church St Ste 2 354-4846x235 M-F
9am-4:30pm
Catholic Charities (St Augustine) 829-6300 Fax 829-0494 Becky Stringer
Circle of Love DREHRuder@aol.com
City Rescue Mission Bargain Center Thrift Store, 5343-1 Normandy Blvd.
Vouchers available for clothing, household goods.
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Saturday 387-4357 X4324
DAV Thrift (free with DAV voucher) 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm
727-319-7444
Dignity U Wear (wok clothing - need referral from other agency) 136 N Myrtle
Ave 636-9455 M-Thu 9-Noon
Downtown Ecumenical Services Mon at 8:30am for appts 215 Ocean St 358-7955
eMail
Family Support Services 4057 Carmichael
Ave Ste 101 M-F 8am-5pm 421-5800
eMail
Helping Hands Ministries, 31 Lewis Street, Atlantic Beach, Clothing Store,
247-1947
Immaculate
Conception Church 134 E. Church St (11am - 12pm)
I.M. Sulzbacher Center (adults) 611 East Adams St 359-0457, Fax: 359-0926
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching. Northwest Behavior Health Services (adults) 781-7797x22
Operation New Hope Ready4Work 1830 N. Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
354-HOPE Assist ex-offenders, clothing closet. 354-3464
Salvation Army, 10900 Beach Blvd, clothing store, Hours 10:00-5:00 pm Monday
- Saturday 641-2122
Salvation Army 5929 Merrill Rd, clothing store, Hours 10:00 - 5:00 pm,
Monday - Saturday 743-1595
St. Francis House (St Augustine) (904) 829-8937, Fax: (904) 829-5400
St. Mary's 1912 Laura St 354-5075 (Tuesdays 9am - 12pm)
St. Stephen's AME Church, 134 E Church St, clothing, Monday - Thursday 10:00
- 1:00 pm 358-0099
Trinity Rescue Mission 622 West Union St 355-1205
World
Outreach 5042 Timuquana Rd 573-1333 Mon, Wed, Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm |
| Coalition |
Emergency Services and
Homeless Coalition of Jacksonville 4527 Lenox Ave,
Jacksonville, FL 32205,
904-384-1366x4222, Fax: 904-387-3315 eMail
dgilman@eshcnet.org Website:
www.eshcnet.org |
| Communities |
See Families and Communities below |
Community Service,
Restitution |
How does Community Service work?
Go here: Pride in Action Community Services Inc, 704 N Lincoln Ct,
353-7809
or here: Pride in Action, 5756 Spring Park Rd, 733-5724
How does Restitution work?
http://www.pinellascountyfloridacriminallawyerblog.com/2009/04/florida-criminal-restitution-h.html
What if I can't pay? Have the victim go
HERE
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| Confidential Informant Guidelines |
Confidential Informant Guidelines |
Corrections,
Community |
Post-release supervision is under the
direction of the Florida Department of Corrections. Sentences are flat
sentences. An inmate may be released with no supervision after the sentence
has been served, or one may be released from state custody to probation
supervision for a period of time as stipulated by the court. A small
population remains who were sentenced under old laws and are released to
parole supervision. There are four regions, divided according to Florida's
judicial circuits, each with a number of local offices to provide easy
access for supervision purposes.
Florida Department of Corrections
2601 Blair Stone Road,
Talahassee, FL 32399
1 850 488-7480
Web Site:
www.dc.state.fl.us/facilities/comcor
Other:
American Probation and Parole Association
The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is at the vanguard in
exploring issues relevant to the field of community-based corrections. APPA
provides training and technical assistance, clearinghouse services and
advocacy.
International Community Corrections Association
The International Community Corrections Association, as a private,
non-profit, membership organization, acts as the representative voice for
residential and other community corrections programs. |
Court
Case Info |
630-2400 |
| Courts |
National Association of Attorneys General NAAG’s mission is to facilitate interaction among
Attorneys General as peers and to facilitate the enhanced performance of
Attorneys General and their staffs.
National Center for State Courts
Through original research, consulting services, publications, and national
educational programs, NCSC offers solutions that enhance court operations
with the latest technology; collects and interprets the latest data on court
operations nationwide; and provides information on proven "best practices"
for improving court operations.
National District Attorney's Association NDAA's mission is "to be the voice of America's
prosecutors and to support their efforts to protect the rights and safety of
the people."
National Legal Aid & Defender Association NLADA represents legal aid and defender programs, as
well as individual advocates.
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| Criminal History Records |
Criminal History Records
FALCON (Florida Integrated Criminal History System)
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| Dentist |
Adult Dental Referrals call : 630-3282
Florida Community
College/North Campus 4501 Capper Rd 766-6571 The dental hygiene students
will provide the following services: an oral exam, scale and polish the
teeth, apply a topical fluoride treatment and take dental radiographs
(x-rays) for a fee of $4. Appts last 3 to 4 hours and sometimes more than
one appointment is required. Call to have your name added to the waiting
list. NOTE: Have both day & evening appointments.
HOPE Medical Outreach Program (part of Sulzbacher) 359-0457 Call
to see when will be in area.
Salvation Army 505 N. Main St, call for appt 359-0457 x221
Sulzbacher Center 611 East Adams St, Case Management: 394-8060, Fax:
394-4340 (by referral form from social services or health care provider
only) $25 charge per visit, more if dentures.
www.sulzbachercenter.org/programs/health.html |
Disability
Publications
Online |
Free publications of interest to the
disabled, in PDF Format HERE
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Your Personal
Guide to the Law. An overview of the provisions
of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this guide provides information on
the provisions covering employment regulations, state and local governments,
public accommodations, transportation, telecommunications, and tax
incentives.
PDF
Questions and Answers About The Americans with
Disabilities Act. This pamphlet responds to the
most frequently asked questions concerning the implications of the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
PDF
The ADA: Tax Incentives: Assisting Accessibility.
This brochure provides basic information on
Sections 44 and 190 of the Internal Revenue Code. This IRS code provides tax
incentives for businesses that remodel or in other ways make their premises
more accessible to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
PDF
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| Discrimination |
By Labor Organization: call
Nat'l Labor Relations Board 232-3768
By Employer: call Jax Human Rights Commission 630-4911
Housing Discrimination: call Jax Human Rights Commission 630-4911
As an Applicant or City Employee: call Equal Opportunity 630-1121
Enforcing Anti-Discrimination Laws:
http://www.lac.org/toolkits/titlevii/title_vii.htm |
Domestic
Violence
Prevention &
Intervention |
Aleph Institute - Special population - Jews
Domestic Violence Rights & Remedies (English)
Domestic Violence Rights & Remedies (Spanish) |
Driver's
License |
See "I.D." category below.
Suspension? Legal Action Committee may help you:
http://www.lac.org/toolkits/drivers/drivers.htm |
| Dump |
Free Dumping: 1600 Talleyrand
Ave 358-3676
Cash for aluminum and scrap: 5042 W Beaver St 783-2633
Cash for aluminum and scrap: 603 East 8th St. 358-2460 |
| eCards |
Send a free eCard to your
friends thru the Computer at one of these websites:
MSN Greetings River Songs
Angel Rays
Ranchers Net
Cross Cards
Clover Valley
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Educational
Services |
Center for Adult Learning Downtown Library,
122 N Ocean St, Provides free reading, spelling and math instruction.
Must be 16 yrs and older and have a 2nd-8th grade reading level. Classes go
as late as 8pm by appointment. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
630-2426
Clara
White Mission 613 W. Ashley St Culinary Training for Men
Duval County School District, 1701 Prudential Drive, 4th Floor 390-2085
To see ALL of District 4 County Schools go
HERE
Florida Community College/Polytechnic
101 W State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 633-8439 TDD: (904) 633-8439 Provides educational services for
those needing adult high school diploma and GED. Also offers ESOL (English
for Speakers of Other Languages) and support services for refugees and
asylees.
Florida Community College/Student
Disability Services, 101 West State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, (904)
633-5007 Fax: (904) 633-8110 Vocational Services - These services
include career exploration, testing, and job placement services. Auxiliary
Aids Services - Auxiliary aids such as tutors, note-takers, readerism and
interpreters are provided for students with disabilities in any program of
study.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral service
and use of computers for job searching.
NE FL Community Action Agency, 1093 W 6th St, Serves residents of zip
codes 32208, 09, 15,18,19,20,21,29,34,54, and 73 - Financial assistance for
tuition, books and supplies for post secondary education, and vocational job
training. Literacy - GED classes, financial assistance for study books,
assessment testing, GED exams 632-1476
NE FL Community Action Agency, 1133 Ionia St, Serves residents of all
zip codes not listed above - Financial assistance for tuition, books and
supplies for post secondary education, and vocational job training. Literacy
- GED classes, financial assistance for study books, assessment testing, GED
exams 632-1475
University
of Florida 1010 N McDuff Ave 387-8860 M-F 7am-3pm Food Canning
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 356-8641 Back to school assistance for
your kids.
Sanctuary of NE Florida 120 E 8th St 356-3588 After School Programs: M-F
3pm-6pm |
| Emergency |
Police, Fire, Medical help:
Call 9-1-1 In many areas around the country, you can
dial 211 to reach an operator who can provide information about food,
housing, employment, health care, counseling and other community services.
Click here to find out if 211 is available in your area. |
Employer
Resources |
Come on guys, let's get jobs for these
souls! There are a number of advantages for employers who hire qualified job
applicants with criminal records. Specific information can be found in the
following documents and web sources:
National H.I.R.E. Network
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Info for companies big enough to give an ex-offender a second chance. Tax
credit, bonding, insurance info, more.
Work
Opportunity Tax Credits -
How to receive up to $2400 in credits per qualified employee.
Federal Bonding
Program -
Free bond insurance for qualified, but "at-risk," job applicants.
State Tax Credits -
Several states offer tax credits for employers who hire job applicants with
criminal histories.
Criminal Background Checks -
Information to protect employers in New York State when using criminal
background checks.
Negligent Hiring
Concerns -
Discussion of liability issues and what employers can do to protect
themselves and make smart business decisions.
Model Practices to
Promote the Employment of People with Criminal Records -
A variety of workforce development approaches are already helping people
with criminal histories become gainfully employed.
Smart
Solutions -
Individuals with Criminal Histories: A Potential Untapped Resource. A
downloadable .pdf file with program overviews and success stories.
Employer Use of
Consumer/Credit Reports to Obtain Criminal Record Information
The Use of Honesty
Tests as a Means of Screening Job Applicants
Are Employers Permitted
to Ask Applicants about Arrests on Job Applications?
People with Criminal
Records Working in Financial Institutions: The Rules on FDIC Waivers
State Rap Sheets -
Frequently Asked Quesrions
Rap Sheets: Where They
Begin and End
FBI Rap Sheets -
Frequently Asked Questions |
| Employment
Assistance |
Arlington Lions Club
(for homeless and poverty-stricken) 744-9844 Contact: David Thrift
Christian Woman's Job Corp Lessons in job hunting, computer
skills, writing resumes, more.
http://www.jaxcwjc.org/
Completing
Employment Applications
www.hirenetwork.org/employment_apps.html
Dept of Labor Service Locator
http://www.servicelocator.org/
Florida Community College/Student Disability Services, 101 West State
St, 633-5007 Vocational Services - These services include career
exploration, testing, and job placement services. Auxiliary Aids Services,
such as tutors, note-takers, readerism and interpreters are provided for
students with disabilities.
Jewish Family and Community Services 6261 Dupont
Station Ct E (Bus # I-6 stops at this site) 448-1933 Fax 448-0349
Provides workshops and career counseling services for individuals entering
the work force or seeking to make a career change.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
Letter of Explanation - Sample letter to attach to resume or application if
you have been in prison.
Success Suits You, 215 N Market St #280 798-4303 M-Thur 11am-4pm
Provides job interview clothing and career mentoring for low-income women.
www.successsuits.net |
Employment
Services |
Also see "Employment
Assistance"
and "Apprenticeships."
AAA Employment, 101 Century 21 Dr 904-725-9551
Able Body Labor Man 23 E. Beaver Street 381-9606, 355-1556
Action Labor 4131 Lenox Ave 388-2226
America's Job Bank - Online www.ajb.org
AMG (truck driving placement) 2725 College St 381-0764
ATS Services (clerical & light industrial)
www.ats-services.com 9700 Phillips
Hwy 224-1400
Day Labor (State Agency) 300 Adams Street
Dept of Labor Service Locator - Online
www.servicelocator.org
Disabled Job Placement:
2050 Art Museum DR #101 348-2770
7451 103rd ST #11 573-3910
2141 Lochrane Blvd #120 (Orange Park) 213-3040
Employ Florida - Online
https://www.employflorida.com/
Extra Man 23 E Beaver St 355-1556
Flex Staff 1638 N Main St 355-2738
Goodwill's Job Junction
333 E Monroe St 354-9180 Mon-Wed 9am - 4pm; Thurs 9am - 7pm; Friday 10:30am
- 1pm
Goodwill's Job Junction 9180 Merrill Rd 762-2301 Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 4:30
pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 108 6th Ave Jax Beach 241-9393 Mon - Thurs 9:00 am -
4:30 pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 5995 University Blvd West 265-8499 Mon - Thurs 9:00
am - 4:30 pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 4527 Lenox Ave 394-6727 Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 4:30
pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 2005 US 1 South St Augustine 904-829-2889 Mon-Thurs
9:00am-4:30pm Fri 9:00am-11:00am
Government Jobs:
Human Resources 630-1106, 630-1111, Fax: 630-1108
Veterans Employment & Training 630-3696
Job Newsline (recording) 630-1144
Hospitality Staff, 4604 Atlantic Blvd 904-399-3200
Interim Staffing 2851-5 N Edgewood Ave 354-0571
Jacksonville Urban League 903 West Union St 356-8336
Assists adults with basic computer skills. Assists with job placement,
career development, vocational training. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Jax Jobs, 9471 Baymeadows Rd #405 904-737-5627
http://jaxjobs.com/jacksonville/career.asp
Mail:
10175 Fortune Parkway, Suite 501,
Jacksonville, Florida 32256 Phone: (904) 737-JOBS (5627)
Job Junction, 333 E
Monroe 354-9180 M-W 9a-4p; Th 9a-7p; F 10:30a-1p
Job Opportunities for
Low-Income Individuals
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
Kelly Services, 2262 Dunn Ave 904-757-2137
Kelly Services, 4800 Deerwood Campus Pkwy 904-905-8060
Labor Finders 1602 E Church St 358-7128
Labor Line, 5913 Normandy Blvd 904-693-5040
Labor Ready, 3325 Plymouth St #12 904-384-0850
Labor Ready, 2080 Talleyrand Ave 904-354-2205
Labor Ready, 533 Blanding Blvd 904-272-9311
Labor Ready, 701 Mayport Crossing Blvd 904-242-2454
Labor Ready, 670 N Edgewood Ave 904-384-0850
Labor Ready, 8924 Western Way 363-6147
Liberty Center 909 Liberty St, 353-2888 Job
Junction visits on-site 1-4pm Mon/Wed to assist with job placement.
Manpower, 8101 Southside Bl #3 904-564-1777
Manpower, 7033 Commonwealth Bl #4 904-783-9400
Mission House 800 Shetter Ave, Jax Beach 241-6767 employment assistance
for Jax Beach Area
NE FL Community Action Agency 1093 W 6th St 632-1476
Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15,18,19,20,21,29,34,54, and 73
- Financial assistance for job training, clothing, assistance with job
search
NE FL Community Action Agency 1133 Ionia St 632-1475 Serves residents
of all zip codes not listed above - Financial assistance for job training,
clothing, assistance with job search
Pacesetter Personal 249 E. 8th Street
PCI Employment, 4911 Spring Park Rd 904-733-1733
Randstad, 9951 Atlantic BL #250 904-724-8787
Randstad, 9428 Baymeadows Rd #171 904-367-8466
RCI Employment Services 4741 Atlantic Blvd Ste C, 904-743-1002, Fax
904-743-3008
rbhsrci@bellsouth.net
Provides employment services to the mental health and dually
diagnosed population (mental health and substance addiction). Also assists
with referrals to vocational rehabilitation services.
Snelling, 4741 Atlantic BL #A2 904-858-7004
Tandem Staffing 507 S. 4th St
Team Day Labor 339 Park St
Team Day Labor 1839 E. 8th St
Tempforce, 4651 Salisbury Rd #130 904-296-9930
TRC Staffing, 5393 Roosevelt BL#5 904-384-9296
TRC Staffing, 9770 Baymeadows Rd #123 904-641-1665
United Staffing, 6815 Atlantic Blvd 904-805-0000
USA Jobs - Online
www.usajobs.opm.gov
US Navy Employment:
Mayport NS 270-5271, 270-5191
Human Resources 542-2285
www.hrojax.navy.mil
NAS Jacksonville 542-2951
Women's jobs/education/counseling 101 W State St #3106 633-8311
Work Source 215 Market St 798-9222 or 798-4780
Provides daily work paid by the hour for those who sign in that morning at
5am. Trains and assists persons for job placement who are in low-income
bracket. Office does qualifying to see if persons are able to receive
unemployment benefits. Hours: Monday-Friday 5am-5pm
Work Source 10769 Beach Blvd #12 997-3100
Problems with wages/overtime/pink slip check? call Dept of Labor
232-2489 |
| Endangered Persons |
Endangered Persons
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| Evaluation |
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| Expunging Records |
For information on how to explunge or seal a record in
Florida, call 850-410-7870.
Legal Action Committee
http://www.lac.org/toolkits/sealing/sealing.htm |
Facility
Directory |
Complete Florida list has it's own page
HERE |
Families and
Communities |
Center for Law and Social Policy
CLASP is a nonprofit public policy and advocacy organization that conducts
research, policy analysis, technical assistance, and advocacy on issues
related to economic security and family stability for low-income parents,
children, and youth.
Family & Corrections Network
The mission of Family and Corrections Network (FCN) is to uphold families of
prisoners as a valued resource to themselves and their communities in order
that the criminal justice system, other institutions and society become
supportive of family empowerment, integrity, and self-determination.
Family Justice Family
Justice assists government and communities by providing direct services,
testing new methodology that promotes change, delivering training and
consulting to encourage use of its methods, and serving as a resource for
both the criminal justice field and the general public.
National Women's Prison Project
The NWPP embraces women returning home while providing needed survival
skills in a holistic approach to the "invisible" female offender population.
This comprehensive reentry model was designed by an exoffender in
collaboration with resources in the community.
Prison Fellowship International
The mission of Prison Fellowship is to mobilize and assist the Christian
community in its ministry to prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims, and their
families; and in the advancement of restorative justice.
U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services Responsible
Fatherhood Initiative |
Family
Reunification |
Aleph Institute
Special population - Jews |
Federal
Agencies |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
•
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
•
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
•
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
•
National GAINS Center
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice:
•
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
•
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
•
Office for Victims of Crime
•
Office on Violence Against Women
•
Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering,
and Tracking
(SMART) Office
U.S. Department of Labor
•
Office of Youth Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
|
Federal
Prisons |
|
Facility |
Code |
State |
Region |
Type |
Security
Level |
|
Coleman |
COX |
FL |
Southeast Region |
FCC |
N/A |
Coleman I
PO Box 1033 33521 |
COP |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
USP |
High |
Coleman II
PO Box 1034 33521 |
CLP |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
USP |
High |
Coleman Low
PO Box 1031 33521 |
COL |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
FCI |
Low |
Coleman Medium
PO Box 1032 33521 |
COM |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
FCI |
Medium |
Marianna
PO Box 7007 32447 |
MNA |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
FCI |
Medium |
|
Miami |
CMM |
FL |
Southeast Region |
CCM |
N/A |
Miami
PO Box 779800 33177 |
MIA |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
FCI |
Low |
Miami
PO Box 019120 33101 |
MIM |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
FDC |
Administrative
|
|
Orlando |
COR |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
CCM |
N/A |
Pensacola
PO Box 3949 32516 |
PEN |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
FPC |
Minimum
|
Tallahassee
501 NE Capital Cir
32301 |
TAL |
FL |
Southeast Region
|
FCI |
Low |
MAP of Southeast Federal Prisons
HERE
|
Financial
Assistance |
Arlington Community Center 1450 Rogero Rd 743-7402
M-F 8am-9am Provides emergency food assistance and financial
(utility/rent) assistance to area residents (1 time in 2 years).
BEAM 800 Shetter Ave 241-2326 Beaches Residents Only. Hours M, W,
Th, F: 9:00-1:00 ; Tues: 1:00-6:00
Catholic
Charities Bureau 134 E. Church
St 354-3416, Daily 9am Renter Assistance, Eviction Arbitration, Mortgage
Default Resolution, Reverse Mortgage Counseling
Catholic Charities Bureau (Downtown) 134 E Church St 354-4846
Assistance to prevent homelessness with rent, utilities
and deposits. Office hours 9-4:30 Access by appointment line only on Fridays
beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 354-3416.
Catholic Charities Bureau (St Augustine) 829-6300 Fax 829-0494 Becky
Stringer
Downtown Ecumenical Services, Appts Mon at 8:30am 215 Ocean St 358-7955
eMail
Duval County Housing Finance Authority (Low-interest loans) 1 W Adams St
353-0486
Florida Alliance for
Assistive Services Help for the Handicapped
Florida Weatherization Assistance Program
Jacksonville Housing Commission 588-0172
JEA Customer Information Center at 904-632-5200 (neighbor to neighbor
program)
Jewish Family 3601
Cardinal Point D 448-2633/448-1933 Mon-Bills 9am/Wed-Rent Deposit 9am
Jewish family & Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E, 448-1933
Call for appointment 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry open
from 1:30 - 3:30
Lutheran Social Services 2257 Riverside Ave 381-6885 Lifestyle management
support with finances and budgets. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Medicaid 921 N Davis St, Bldg A #160 353-2100, provider relations: 353-2150
MyBudgetPlanner.com - Discover the Simple Software that takes less
then 5 minutes a day to help you see where all your money is going, control
your spending, and actually start saving money.
NE FL Community Action Agency 411 W Adams Ste 200, 358-7474
NE FL Community Action Agency 1093 W 6th St 632-1476
Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15, 18, 19, 20,
21, 29, 34, 54, and 73 - Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities,
dental, eye care, prescriptions
NE FL Community Action Agency 1133 Ionia St 632-1475 Serves
residents of all zip codes not listed above - Financial assistance for rent,
mortgage, utilities, dental, eye care, prescriptions
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 356-8641, Fax 355-8422 Rent & Utility
Assistance. Call for appt.
Scholarships.com - Free college scholarships search & financial aid
information for college. Financial aid for college: student loans, online
Stafford loans & Plus loans, free scholarship search.
St Johns Welfare Foundation PO Box 1379, St
Augustine, FL 32085 (904) 829-6514 Fax: (904) 829-5599
Provides care and assistance to the indigent, the sick and
needy persons.
UCOM 1603 Minerva Ave 396-2401
Referral required - Assistance for Rent, mortgage,
utilities and deposits. Appointments by phone Thursday only.
United Community Outreach Program 1805 Atlantic Blvd 396-2401
United Way 2-1-1 |
| FL Dept of Law Enforcement |
FDLE Contacts
FDLE Regional Contacts
|
Food:
Banks,
Major/Regional |
Major
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Florida, 1502 Jessie
Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 Phone: 904-353-3663
Fax: 904-358-4281 Executive Director: Wayne Rieley Web Site:
www.wenourishhope.org
Email:
rwrieley@lssjax.org
Regional
Gainesville: Bread of the Mighty, 761 Northwest 5th Ave. 352-336-0839, Fax:
352-395-6570
Jacksonville: Second Harvest FB, 4615 Philips Hwy 448.5995, Fax: 448.6044
contact@lssjax.org
www.lssjax.org
Jacksonville: Mandarin Food Bank 11730 Old St Augustine Rd 292-1675
Lake City: FB of Suwannee Valley, 772 East Duval St 386-755-5683
St Augustine: Salvation Army FB, 1731 Dobbs Rd # 7, 904-819-5670, Fax:
904-819-5671 |
| Food: Boxes/Pantry |
Arlington Community Services 1450 Rogero Rd 743-7402 M-F 9am
Provides emergency food assistance and financial (utility/rent) assistance
to area residents (1 time in 2 years).
Catholic Charities Bureau 134 E. Church
St #2, Call for appt 354-3416 or 354-4846 M-F 9am and 1pm
Christ Church of Peace
(Emergency Food Pantry) 1240 S McDuff Ave 387-2020 M-W 9am - 2pm
pastor@christchurchofpeace.org or
admin@christchurchofpeace.org
Circle of Love DREHRuder@aol.com
Daily Growth Outreach & Ministry 2542-2 Firestone Rd 783-2520
nette_harmon08@bellsouth.net
Open fourth Thursday of each month 9:00 am to 3:00 pm sharp. Go early, if
first time, to fill out Eligibility Forms. Must pick up your own food, once
a month only.
Downtown Ecumenical Services
Appts Mon at 8:30am 215 Ocean St 358-7955
eMail
Florida Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC)
Florida Summer Food Service
Florida Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Helping Hands Food Pantry (Atlantic Beach) 31 Lewis St 247-1947
Jewish Family & Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E Food Pantry
448-1933
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy 448-5995
contact@lssjax.org
www.lssjax.org
NEFCAA 1133 Iona St 632-1462 M-F 8am-5pm commodity food program
NEFCAA 1093 West 6th St 632-1471
M-F 8am-5pm emergency food assistance
Salvation
Army 900 W. Adams St 356-8641 Tuesday & Friday 9am
Second Harvest
Food Bank 1501 Jesse St Call for appt 353-3663
St Thomas Baptist Church Food and Clothing Pantry 5758 Moncrief Rd 488-8800 |
Food:
Hot Meal,
Soup Kitchens |
Action Ministries Plus 26 E. 2nd Street
(Friday 10am - 1pm)
City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State St M-Sun 4:30 -
5:30 pm
Clara White Mission, 613 West
Ashley St M-Th 11:30 am, and Fri/Sat breakfast
Florida School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Florida Special Milk Program
Immaculate Conception Church
134 E. Church Street (Saturday Lunch)
Mission House 800 Shetter Ave, Jax Beach 241-6767
Salvation Army Canteen 900 W
Adams St 356-8641
Sulzbacher Center 611
East Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-359-0647 or 904-359-0457 Fax:
359-0926 Dinner at 6:30
Trinity Rescue Mission,
622 W Union St 355-1205 M-F right after evening services |
Food:
Stamps |
Florida Dept of Children &
Families:
Gateway Service Center 5000-1 Norwood Ave 924-1600
Riverside Service Center 227 Park St 359-6803
Southside Service Center 2747 Art Museum Dr 346-5045
Westside Service Center 7579-6 103rd St 573-3972
Information about food stamps
This link displays the Florida Food Stamp Program page
Food Stamp Offices
7579-6 103rd Street 573-3972
CLOSED!
5920 Arlington Expressway 727-3716
2030 Art Museum Drive or 2747 Art Museum Dr 346-5045
1440-6 Dunn Avenue
3118 Edgewood Avenue
5000-1 Norwood Avenue 924-1600
227 Park Street 359-6165 |
| Forms |
Alcohol Testing Program Forms
Criminal Justice Standards & Training Forms
D.A.R.E. Forms
Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (FCJEI) Forms
Medical Examiner’s Commission Forms |
| Forum |
Prison
Talk Where you can speak freely about what is happening in your
life, ask questions, and get answers. |
Free Clinic:
Medical
Services |
AVECINA MEDICAL CENTER
(Julington Creek) 1633 Racetrack Rd will take max 20 children per day M-F
8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm, bring proof of very low income, call for appt
230-6988
AVECINA MEDICAL CENTER (Oakleaf Town Center) 9580 Applecross Rd #106
will take max 20 children per day M-F 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm, bring proof
of very low income, call for appt 778-9180
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER 800 Prudential
Dr 24/7 emergency room 202-2000
Christ The King Clinic
at South Jacksonville Family Health Clinic
1736 University Blvd S, Open: 4th Saturday, 9am-1pm, Walk-in's only
CITY RESCUE MISSION 426 South McDuff Avenue For City Rescue
Mission participants only.
Community Asthma Clinic at
I. M. Sulzbacher Homeless Center
611 E. Adams St 359-0457x263 call for appt, Open: 1st Saturday -
9:30am-Noon
DENTAL Adult Dental Referrals call : 630-3282
DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPT (will refer you to nearest center) 630-3300
To protect child from measles, polio, smallpox, and other diseases
Healing Hands Medical Clinic,
5126 Timuquana Rd (Westside Jacksonville)
777-4228 call for Appt, Open every Tuesday from 5pm-8pm,
I. M. Sulzbacher HOPE Team
359-0457 Medical Outreach services
to persons living on the street.
I. M. Sulzbacher Health Center
611 E Adams St 359-0457x263 call for appt, Open: M-Sat
9:00am-Noon, and M-F 2pm-4pm
Mental
Health Resource Center - Quest Program 305 N. Washington Street
358-2411 Outreach services to persons living on the street.
Mission House Clinic 800
Shelter Ave, Jacksonville Beach, Walk-in's only
241-6767, Open: Saturdays 9am-11:30am, and Tuesdays 5pm-7pm
NE FL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 1093 W 6th St 632-1476
Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15, 18, 19, 20,
21, 29, 34, 54, and 73 - Wellness and nutrition program
NE FL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 1133 Ionia St 632-1475 Serves
residents of all zip codes not listed above - Wellness and nutrition program
Oasis Medical Clinic 819
Townsend Bl #4, Arlington (Spanish/English) 805-5998 call for appointment
Salvation
Army PO Box 4110, St Augustine, FL 32085 (904) 824-6880 Fax:
(904) 824-8113 Provides emergency assistance to alleviate the physical
crisis of families and individuals.
Sulzbacher
Center 611 East Adams St, Case Management: 394-8060, Fax: 394-4340 (by
referral form from social services or health care provider only) $25 charge
per visit, more if dentures.
SHANDS MEDICAL CENTER 655 W 8th St 244-4015
Provides medical services to low-income, homeless who have
Shands card
Springfield Medical Clinic at
the Help Center
511 West 11th Street (Downtown), 633-9383x10
call for appt, Alternate Wednesdays
St. Matthew Christian Community
Health Clinic Dental Services: Extractions
Only! 1311 W 27th St (Northside) 768-0237 call for appt, Open: First
Tuesday each month 5-7pm
TRINITY RESCUE MISSION 622 West Union St For Trinity Rescue
Mission Clients only.
 VIM: Volunteers In Medicine
41 E. Duval St. Tues thru Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat 9am to Noon.
Primary Care. They Provide the following services FREE:
Physical Examinations, Laboratory Testing, Mammograms and Ultrasounds,
Prescription Medications, Eye Examinations and Eye Glasses, and finally
referrals to Specialty Care. (Specialty Clinics: Urology, Orthopedics,
Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Cardiology, and ENT – Ear, Nose and
Throat). Must have a job, but low income. No walk-ins. Call 399-2766 first
to see if qualify, then appt.
WE CARE CLINICS Various locations, call for appointment and
ask for closest location 630-3372, Fax: 665-3107 |
| FOIA |
Freedom of Information Act:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/about/foia/foia.htm |
Funding
Resources |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Gate money
for housing. Sometimes have work clothes. Sometimes have food cards. Bus
tickets. Referral service and use of computers for rental and job searching.
COPS FL State Contacts:
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=487#Florida
List from Legal Action Committee:
http://www.lac.org/toolkits/funding/funding_streams.htm |
| Gang Information |
Florida Gang Investigators
Association (FGIA) provides a professional organization for all those within
the criminal justice system, as well as the public that share a common goal
of intervening, preventing and enforcing gang activity throughout Florida.
http://www.fgia.com/index.htm
Statewide Gang Reduction Strategy
PDF (takes a while to load)
Parents Guide to Gangs
PDF
Common Questions About Gangs
HERE
NATIONAL:
http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/
The National Gang Center (NGC) is a
collaborative effort between the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Bureau of
Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention (OJJDP). This partnership recognizes that street gang activities
transcend ages of the members and that we must consider strategies ranging
from prevention through intervention, suppression, and aftercare to combat
them. A balanced, comprehensive approach is needed, the nature of which
depends upon the seriousness and scope of the gang problem in any community.
http://www.iir.com/nygc/
National Youth Gang Center (NYGC) The
purpose of the NYGC is to assist policymakers, practitioners, and
researchers in their efforts to reduce youth gang involvement and crime by
contributing information, resources, practical tools, and expertise towards
the development and implementation of effective gang prevention,
intervention, and suppression strategies.
http://www.nagia.org/
National Alliance of Gang Investigators
Associations (NAGIA) The National Alliance of Gang Investigators
Associations is a cooperative organization currently composed of
representatives from 16 regional gang investigators associations
representing over 15,000 gang investigators across the country, as well as
federal agencies and other organizations involved in gang-related matters. |
| Glasses |
Arlington Lions Club 744-9844 Contact:
David Thrift
Sulzbacher
Center 611 East Adams St, Case Management: 394-8060, Fax: 394-4340 (by
referral form from social services or health care provider only) $25 charge
per visit |
| Glossary |
See the DOC Glossary of Terms, on it's own page HERE |
Government
Benefits |
Helps citizens access
government benefit eligibility info through a free/confidential, easy-to-use
online screening tool. After answering basic questions, you receive a
customized report listing the benefit programs for which you are eligible
HERE |
Government
Loans |
GovLoans.gov is your gateway
to Federal loan information, brought to you through a partnership between
Federal agencies and GovBenefits.gov; the official government benefits
website HERE |
| Grants |
COPS
Staff Accountant - All Programs: Reginald Padgett 202.514.1207
ask.Cops@usdoj.gov
NEWS about grants only:
www.collegegrantsforfelons.com
Grant Program Specialist - Sponsored/Technology: Pete Borges 202.616.9420
Grant Program Specialist - Sponsored/Methamphetamine & Safe Schools
Initiative: Tammy Richardson 202.307.3422
Grant Program Specialist - Discretionary/Non-Targeted: Judith Williford
202.514.1156
Please let us know, if you come across DECENT college grants for felons. |
Harassment
in Prison |
Report what happened to the
Office of the
Inspector General, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL
32399-2500 or call them at (850) 488-9265. Provide detailed information. |
| Health |
Criminal Justice / Mental Health Consensus Project
The Criminal Justice / Mental Health Consensus Project is an unprecedented,
national effort coordinated by the Council of State Governments (CSG) to
help local, state, and federal policymakers and criminal justice and mental
health professionals improve the response to people with mental illness who
become involved in, or are at risk of involvement in, the criminal justice
system.
Community Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS)
Community Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS) is a non-profit
organization established to build partnerships between jails and community
health care providers. COCHS' goal is to establish medical homes for
offenders in their communities, helping them to stay healthy, support
themselves and their families, and stay out of jail.
Juvenile Offenders Community Health Services (JOCHS)
Juvenile Offenders Community Health Services (JOCHS) is an initiative to
promote the positive role of health care in the lives of children and
adolescents who are brought to juvenile detention facilities. JOCHS' goal is
to connect youth who are brought to detention centers with health care
services provided by community health care centers.
Centers for Disease Control - Correctional Health
Resources The mission of this website is to
foster collaboration between public health organizations and the criminal
justice system by providing information on correctional health care issues
to health care providers, the people they serve, and the general public.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care
The mission of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care is to
improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile
confinement facilities.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
|
| Hearing Aids |
Arlington Lions Club
744-9844 Contact: David Thrift
Jacksonville Deaf Center
(904) 338-8620
www.jaxdeafcenter.com |
Homelessness
Resources |
A Webpage full of
Resources for the Homeless:
www.gaddisproperties.com/homeless.htm |
| Housing
Housing |
Helping people released from
prisons or jails to find safe places to live is critical to reducing
homelessness and recidivism and to ensuring stable housing situations for
the children, families, and communities. Research has shown that people who
do not find stable housing in the community are more likely to recidivate
than those who do. According to a qualitative study by the Vera Institute of
Justice, people released from prison and jail to parole who entered homeless
shelters in New York City were seven times more likely to abscond during the
first month after release than those who had some form of housing.
JACKSONVILLE:To see if an address will clear to rent to a sex offender,
have their name and DC# ready, call 904-357-8026.
Jacksonville Housing Authority (case
management, affordable housing), 1300 Broad St, Jax 32202. Ronnie Ferguson
630-3871
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon
gate money, referral service and use of computers for job searching.
NE FL Community Action Agency (education and housing programs), 4070
Boulevard Center Dr, Bldg 4500 Ste 200, Jax 32207. John Edwards 358-7474
x224
TRANSITIONAL:
After Thoughts, Inc. 325 Stockton Street 334-6659
6 beds for released offenders
City Rescue Mission Life Builders Recovery 234 E. State
St Faith based short term housing with supportive services for 80
individuals and 36 families
Clara White Mission 613 W. Ashley St 354-4162 Clara White
Mission offers transitional housing to 36 males. All participants must be
enrolled in the Culinary Arts Training Program with CWM to be eligible for
housing. Housing includes case management, life management classes, graduate
employment assistance and graduate housing placement assistance. You can
apply in person at Clara White Mission.
Community Connections Nia Terrace 2058 Niblick Drive., Apt. 121
854-9440 Short term housing (up to 2 years) with supportive services for
50 families
COTS House 4
beds, men only, felons ok. Home is cleared for sex offenders on probation
but NOT for
pedophiles. $75 week (first, last and $10 key fee = $160 to move in),
smoke free/drug free/alcohol free,
no private rooms. Call Miss Annie 314-1000 or eMail
cots@prodigy.net, or write PO Box
13086, Jax
FL 32206.
Gateway Community Services Alumni House 900 Bridier St 354-0835
for interview. 40 bed facility for single men and women. 12-step recovery
model.
Gateway Community Services Independence Village 940 Bridier St
354-0835 to schedule an interview. 8 Apartments of Transitional Housing
for single men and women in recovery.
Helping Hands Ministry 31 Lewis Street, Atlantic Beach 247-1947
Transitional Housing for families with children.
 Holy Spirit
Ministries 1337 W 23rd St 32209, Nicola Mercer 866-3727,
Ex-offenders, men only, not cleared for sex offenders, 3 beds, $125 week
incl utilities and meals, secure building.
I.M. Sulzbacher Center SEA Program 356-4083
30 scattered site apartments for single persons diagnosed
with HIV.
I.M. Sulzbacher Center - Home Safe Program 356-4083 55
scattered site apartments for chronically homeless individuals diagnosed
with chemical dependency to alcohol. Includes case management and supportive
services. Provided by Gateway Community Services River Region Human
Services.
I.M. Sulzbacher Center - Homeward Bound
Program 356-4083 30 scattered site apartments for
dually diagnosed persons with disability and in recovery from addiction.
Includes case management and supportive services.
Gateway Community Services Independence Village 940
Bridier Street 354-0835 to schedule an interview. 48 Apartments of
Permanent Housing for single men and women in recovery.
Prisoners of Christ 10
Transitional Housing beds for male ex-offenders.
STATE:
State Housing Projects
FL Dept of Community Affairs. Transitional Housing for Drug/Alcohol
Abuse, $18 day, Includes meals and laundry facilities Springfield area,
Contact Gloria 449-4340 or Phil 632-0612
HUD
State Contacts
NATIONAL:
Corporation for Supportive Housing
The Corporation for Supportive Housing aims to help communities create
permanent housing with services to prevent and end homelessness.
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is a national non-profit
organization that works to preserve and improve public and affordable
housing through advocacy, research, policy analysis and public education.
Interagency Council on Homelessness
Congress established the Interagency Council on Homelessness in 1987 with
the passage of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The Council
is responsible for providing Federal leadership for activities to assist
homeless families and individuals.
Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University
The Joint Center for Housing Studies is Harvard University's center for
information and research on housing in the United States. The Joint Center
analyzes the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic,
demographic, and social trends, providing leaders in government, business,
and the non-profit sector with the knowledge needed to develop effective
policies and strategies.
Legal Action
Committee: Improving Housing Opportunities for Individuals with
Conviction Records
National Alliance to End Homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to mobilize the nonprofit, public and private sectors of society
in an alliance to end homelessness. The Alliance represents a united effort
to address the root causes of homelessness and challenge society's
acceptance of homelessness as an inevitable by-product of American life.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
Officials The National Association of Housing
and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is the leading housing and community
development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing
and strong, viable communities for all Americans—particularly those with
low- and moderate-incomes. NAHRO members administer HUD programs such as
Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME.
National Coalition for the Homeless
The National Coalition for the Homeless focuses its work in the areas of
housing justice, economic justice, healthcare justice, and civil and voting
rights. The coalition works through grassroots organizing, public education,
policy advocacy, technical assistance, and partnerships.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The mission of the Rural Housing Service is to improve the quality of life
in rural areas.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development
and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
RESOURCES:
-
Evaluation of Ohio Dept of Rehabilitation &
Correction & Corporation for Supportive Housing's Pilot Program: Interim
Report (Oct. 2007-Sept. 2008), Urban Institute
(2009)
This report reviews an evaluation conducted by the Urban Institute of a
pilot program designed to provide permanent supportive housing to
individuals returning from selected prisons throughout the state of Ohio.
-
Recommendations: Using the New Prevention and Re-Housing
Funds, National Alliance to End Homelessness
(2009)
This brief provides guidance to policymakers to help maximize the use of
funding provided through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Program to pay for homelessness prevention and re-housing.
-
Toolkit for Connecting Supportive Housing Tenants to
Employment, Corporation for Supportive Housing
(2009)
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide access to tools, case studies,
evaluations, sample documents, and other useful resources for connecting
supportive housing tenants to employment.
-
Toolkit for Developing and Operating Supportive Housing,
Corporation for Supporting Housing (2008)
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide organizations with access to
tools, informational materials, and sample documents that can help them
address key challenges in the planning, development, and ongoing operation
of permanent supportive housing projects.
-
Report of the Re-Entry Policy Council: Charting the Safe
and Successful Return of Prisoners to the Community,
Council of State Governments Justice Center (2005)
The Report of the Reentry Policy Council offers guidance to
policymakers interested in facilitating a person's access to stable
housing upon his or her re-entry into the community.
- Policy Statement 19: Housing
- Policy Statement 27: Maintaining Continuity of Care
- Policy Statement 30: Housing Systems
-
A Guide to Reentry Supportive Housing: A Three-Part Primer
for Non-profit Supportive Housing Developers, Social Service Providers,
and Their Government Partners, Corporation for
Supportive Housing (2002).
This guide is intended to provide supportive housing providers with a
basic introduction to supportive housing targeted toward formerly
incarcerated individuals, including those living with special needs.
|
Housing
(low-interest loans) |
Duval County Housing Finance
Authority, 1 W Adams St 353-0486 |
| Hygiene Items
|
City Rescue
Mission 234 W. State St
Clara White Mission 613 W.
Ashley St 354-4162
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching. |
| I.D.'s Ordered |
Clara White Mission, 613 W. Ashley St (Mon 1:30pm)
www.clarawhitemission.org
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
QUEST Outreach, 305 N. Washington St., Hours 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday
- Friday 244-4015 - Assist with: entitlements, Shands clinic card,
transportation, disadvantage, general information, state identification
cards, finding housing and/or shelter. Telephone and restrooms available.
NOTE: To see who to write to for Birth
Certificates, Social Security Cards, and Photo I.D.'s, and to see what can
be used in Florida as an I.D. click
HERE |
| Information & Referral
Programs |
Compassionate Families 218 N
Broad St 354-0007
Emergency Services & Homeless Coalition 255-8263
Empowerment Programs 4069 Atlantic Bl 346-0201
Epilepsy Foundation 5209 San Jose 731-3752
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
Operation New Hope 1830 N Main 354-4673 Assists ex-offenders
Trinity Rescue Mission 622 West Union St 355-1205
United Way of Northeast FL 1300 Riverplace Blvd. #500 632-0600 or
2-1-1 |
| Jails Division |
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Department of Corrections
is made up of certified corrections officers and civilian personnel and
encompasses three correctional facilities for the secure, humane, corrective
and productive detention of individuals incarcerated in Duval County. The
department is comprised of the Jails Division, led by Chief Tara Wildes, the
Prisons Division, led by Chief Stephanie Sloan-Butler, and the Division of
Health Services, led by its Chief, Dr. Max Solano.
Inmates are housed in three facilities:
Pre-Trial Detention Facility,
Montgomery Correctional Center, and the
Community Transition Center. Together the facilities housed an average
daily population of 3,823 inmates in 2009. It is important to note that
while the Department of Corrections does offer a wide variety of programs
designated to bring about positive change in the lives of inmates, there are
certain aspects (aside from the obvious one of having one's societal freedom
denied) that are reminders that jail is not a place to be. The
following policies differentiate a corrections setting in a Jacksonville
Sheriff's Office facility from other detention facilities nationwide:
1. Inmates are not served coffee while incarcerated.
2. JSO does not provide television. However, an abundance of acceptable
reading materials are available (no pornographic materials allowed).
3. No smoking or other tobacco products are allowed.
4. Inmates are afforded opportunities to exercise outside of their cells.
However, they will not find weights or body building facilities.
5. Sentenced inmates are put to work in a number of different areas: Some
are assigned to housekeeping and maintenance in the corrections facility,
some are assigned to supervised community work crews, cleaning public
property and some are assigned to a chain gang where they work to clean our
ditches and roadways.
6. Each inmate is served a nutritious meal three times a day. These meals
are planned by our in-house dietician. Inmates receive a bologna sandwich
for their lunch, along with fruit. To ensure no religious edicts are
compromised, we do not serve pork.
The largest of the three corrections facilities is the John
E. Goode Pre-trial Detention Facility (PDF) located in downtown
Jacksonville, adjacent to the Police Memorial Building, and conveniently
located near the Duval County Court House. It is a twelve-story building
with an inmate capacity of 2,189. All individuals arrested in Duval County
pass through the portals of the PDF where they are booked on their criminal
charges. Prior to a first appearance hearing many individuals will be
released through various legal avenues. Individuals not eligible for release
will be housed at PDF until disposition of the criminal charges.
Use these links to provide access to more information
about this facility. Links will take you to the Sheriff's Office website. Just click
your BACK button when you want to return.
List of Florida County Jails HERE |
| Jewish |
Jacksonville Jewish
Center-Conservative 3662 Crown Point Rd 292-1000, fax: 268-5292
www.jaxjewishcenter.com
Jewish Family and Community Services 3601 Cardinal Point Dr,
Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 448-1933 Fax (904) 448-0349 Provides
financial assistance with utilities and rent.
Synagogue Locator:
http://www.mavensearch.com/synagogues/synagogues-search.asp?C=306 |
Jobs and Job
Training |
See "Apprenticeships," "Employment," and "Employment Training" categories
above. |
| JPay |
JPay allows you to send money to an
offender for service fees ranging from $1.95 to $8.95. Visit their web site
or call 1-800-574-5729 to send funds using Visa, Discover, or MasterCard
credit/debit card. Senders can make cash deposits at any MoneyGram location
nationwide using an Express Payment form. Senders may also make cash
deposits from their home after setting up a cash collection account with a
JPay customer representative,
|
| JTA |
904-630-3100
JREC 1024
Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon bus passes, referral
service and use of computers for job searching. |
| Juveniles |
U.S. Dept of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice &
Delinquency Prevention The Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides national leadership,
coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency
and victimization. OJJDP supports states and communities in their efforts to
develop and implement effective and coordinated prevention and intervention
programs and to improve the juvenile justice system so that it protects
public safety, holds offenders accountable, and provides treatment and
rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of juveniles and their
families.
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Youth Services
To prepare youth for the 21st century workforce, the Employment and Training
Administration, Office of Workforce Investment, Division of Youth Services
coordinates youth workforce development investments. |
| Laundry Vouchers
& Cleaning Supplies |
If you know of an
organization that distributes (or is willing to) laundry vouchers or
detergent, please email cots@prodigy.net
with all the information. Thank you. |
Laws and
Rights |
Entire Text of the McKinney Act
Subchapter V
of the McKinney Act: IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY
FOR THE HOMELESS.
The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, Washington, D.C.
The American Bar Association's Commission on
Homelessness and Poverty
The California Housing Law Project
US Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation
and Flexibility Act
|
Law
Enforcement |
International Association of Chiefs of Police
The International Association of Chiefs of Police is the world's oldest and
largest nonprofit membership organization of police executives, with over
20,000 members in over 89 different countries. IACP's leadership consists of
the operating chief executives of international, federal, state and local
agencies of all sizes.
National Sheriffs' Association
The National Sheriffs' Association is a non-profit
organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those
in the criminal justice field.
Police Executive Research Forum
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is a national membership
organization of progressive police executives from the largest city, county
and state law enforcement agencies. PERF is dedicated to improving policing
and advancing professionalism through research and involvement in public
policy debate.
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services The COPS Office was
created as a result of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of
1994. As a component of the Justice Department, the mission of the COPS
Office is to advance community policing in jurisdictions of all sizes across
the country. |
Legal
Assistance |
Free or
low-cost legal resources, both in civil and criminal law, are helpful to
individuals with criminal histories in learning about relevant state laws
governing the expungement or sealing of criminal histories or addressing
other legal issues resulting from having a criminal history.
A. State Public Defender
103 N. Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-488-6850 or Fax 850-488-4720
Web Site: www.flpda.org/
B. Legal Services
Florida Legal Services publishes a
directory of legal service providers in Florida.
Florida Legal Services, Inc., 2425 Torreya Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-7900 or Fax (850) 385-9998
Web Site:
www.floridalegal.org
JALA attorneys and advocates handle
cases involving community development issues, consumer issues, education
issues, family law issues, elder law issues, employment and unemployment
issues, fair housing issues, housing issues, health issues, public
benefits issues, mental health issues, and immigration issues. JALA also
provides a variety of legal services for those persons having HIV or AIDS.
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, 126 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL
32202
(904) 356-8371 or Fax (904) 356-8285
C. State Bar Association
The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 561-5600 or Fax (850) 561-5826 or eMail:
flabarwm@flabar.org
Web Site: www.flabar.org
Other:
ALLSUP Inc.
300 Allsup Place, Belleville, IL 62223-8626
(800) 854-1418, or fax (618) 236-5778. To fight for SS benefits. Group of
attorneys who only get paid if they win, only out of money owed in back pay,
set percentage allowed by individual states. No out-of-pocket expense.
Specialize only in Social Security and Medicare.
Attorney Referral Service (referral fee charged) 399-5780
Christian Legal Society
http://jvm.com/clsjax/probono.htm
Clay County Legal Aid 3540 Highway 17, Suite 101, Green
Cove Springs, FL 32043 904-284-8410
Elder Law Hotline 1-800-231-5441
Jacksonville Legal Aid
126 W Adams St., 1st Floor, emergency Mon or Thurs 8:30am-11am (904)
356-8371 Legal assistance to low income persons including, but not
limited to, domestic violence victims, the elderly, the disabled, the
mentally ill, persons with AIDS, refugees and persons facing loss of
housing, housing discrimination, employment issues or predatory lending. Get
there early, as they can only see the first 55 applicants.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
Legal Action Center (Online)
The Legal
Action Center’s groundbreaking report, After Prison: Roadblocks to
Reentry (http://lac.org/roadblocks-to-reentry/),
documents and grades each state on the legal obstacles that people with
criminal records face as they seek to become fully productive members of
society.
Public Defender's Office 4th Judicial Court 25 Market St 630-1501
Legal counseling for indigent adults involved in
felony/misdemeanor charges. Must meet indigent standards for State of
Florida to qualify for assistance. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Salvation Army 318 N Ocean St 665-0102 Provides probation
services to those convicted of felony/misdemeanors. Hours Monday-Friday
9am-4pm
Small Business Center (help for small biz) 5000-3 Norwood Ave
924-1100
State Attorney's Office (Worthless Check) 351-0935
St Johns County Legal Aid 222 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, FL
904-827-9921 or toll free 1-877-827-9921
Three Rivers Legal Services 1725 Oakhurst Ave, Suite C, Jax FL 32208
394-7450 (7th floor, se habla Español)
|
| Legislation |
See it's own page
HERE |
| Library |
Main Library: 303 North Laura
St 630-2665 M-Th 9am-8pm, F-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1-6pm
Other libraries go
HERE |
Mail Delivery
& Pickup |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching. |
| Maps |
Region II Correctional Facilities
HERE
Downtown Jacksonville, until we find a better one,
HERE
Main Hwys
HERE
Development Map
HERE |
| Medical Services |
See "Free Clinics" category
above, and "Mental Health" below. |
| Medicaid |
Restoring Medicaid upon release:
http://www.lac.org/toolkits/medicaid/medicaid.htm |
| Medicine |
See "Prescriptions" below. |
| Mental Health Programs and
Counseling |
A New Beginning, 1343 Rogero
Road 744-9445; anubegin3@aol.com
Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Provides psychological testing, MMPI, temperament
analysis, anger management, marriage therapy, mental issues, behavioral
modifications, individual therapy, depression / stress, panic attacks, youth
issues, co-dependency, self-esteem, women's issues, divorce, grief /
bereavement, domestic violence, youth anger management, obsessive /
compulsive disorders and services for children.
Child Guidance Center - 904.448.4700
Community Mental Health Center of Shands Jacksonville - 904.244.4015
Criminal Justice / Mental Health Consensus Project
The Criminal Justice / Mental Health Consensus Project is an unprecedented,
national effort coordinated by the Council of State Governments (CSG) to
help local, state, and federal policymakers and criminal justice and mental
health professionals improve the response to people with mental illness who
become involved in, or are at risk of involvement in, the criminal justice
system.
Diocesan
Center
for Family Life,
Contact Renee Fox, for appointment (no walk-ins) 874-4907, Fees are assessed
on a sliding scale according to annual income and the number of people in
the family that are supported by that income. Clients are seen at the St.
Vincent's and Catholic Center locations. Appointments may be made by calling
(904)
874-4907.
website:
www.dcfl.org "It is believed that the
client should have a sense of control over his/her life and should be an
active participant in restoring lost equilibrium."
Family Counseling Service - 904.396.4846
First Coast Women's Services - 904.262.6300
Gateway Community Services 555 Stockton St 387-4661
Detoxification Services, Drug Screening, Drug and Alcohol
services for adults and adolescents. Hours 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday
Jewish Family & Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E 448-1933
Counseling for individuals, marital counseling, children, dealing with
stress, anxiety, and relationships. Sliding fee schedule.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
Mental Health Center - 904.695.9145
Mental Health Resource Center 305 N Washington St 904-642-9100,
904-358-2411 LINK provides mental health
treatment case management and housing. QUEST also provides mental health
treatment for mentally ill and dually diagnosed, counseling for substance
abuse and metal illness as well as case management. Screenings 2:00 - 4:00
p.m. Mon, Tues, and Thurs
National Association of State Mental Health Program
Directors The National Association of
State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) organizes to reflect and
advocate for the collective interests of State Mental Health Authorities and
their directors at the national level.
National GAINS Center
The National GAINS Center has operated since 1995 as a national locus for
the collection and dissemination of information about effective mental
health and substance abuse services for people with co-occurring disorders
in contact with the justice system. The National GAINS Center is funded by
the Center for Mental Health Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
River Region Human Services 330 W State St 359-6571 Offers Mental
Health and Substance Abuse programs. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
St. Francis House (St Augustine) 904-829-8937, Fax: 904-829-5400
VA Outpatient Clinic 1833 Boulevard St 791-3621 Adjustment Counseling
for Vietnam Vets
Youth Crisis Center (St Augustine) 904-725-6662 |
Minimum
Wage |
Basic Minimum Wage in Florida
is $6.40
FYI: States that have the highest minimum wages are: Washington $7.35,
Oregon $7.25, Alaska $7.15, Connecticut $7.10, and Vermont $7.00 |
| Misc. |
JTA - 904.630.3100
Fire Department non-emergency - 904.630.0529
Salvation Army (misdemeanors) - 904.301.4800
State Attorney's Office - 904.630.2400 |
| Missing Children |
Missing Children
|
| Missing Persons |
Missing Endangered Persons
Information Clearinghouse (MEPIC)
Missing Persons |
| Missions |
Abbas Place, 555 E 3rd St
791-9100
Bob Tebow Evangelistic Assoc, 3520 Blanding Blvd 317-5064
City Rescue Mission, 426 S McDuff Ave 387-4367
www.crmjax.org
Clara White Mission, 613 W Ashley St 354-4162
Hope Outreach Ministry for Every-1, 2137 N Liberty St 355-4060
Mission Uplift for Life Ministry, 3744 Buffalo Ld Ct 350-9450
Sulzbacher Center 611
East Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-359-0647 or 904-359-0457 Fax:
359-0926 Full service shelters for men, women, and
families with children, includes medical, dental, vision and behavioral
health care. Open 24 hours
daily, 12 transient beds for men, 8 transient beds for women & children, 5
for medically needy. Up to 30 days without cost.
Salvation Army
Trinity Rescue Missions, 622 W Union St 355-1205 |
| Mobile Home Communities |
Jamestown Estates, 6776
Townsend Rd 771-5917
Normandy Estates, 8985 Normandy Blvd 786-2377
Shindler Cove, 5639 Coldstream Ct 788-2030
Shindler Cove, 7543 E Taurus Cr 778-2162
Sundown Estates, 8340 Highfield Ave 721-2343 |
| Money |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Gate money
for housing. Sometimes have work clothes. Sometimes have food cards. Bus
tickets. Referral service and use of computers for rental and job searching.
C.O.P.S. FL State Contacts:
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=487#Florida |
Mortgages
(for the low-income) |
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of
America (NACA) - A non-profit
community advocacy and housing services organization helps low and moderate
income people obtain low-cost mortgages, with no down payment necessary.
NACA’s community organizing and advocacy programs have resulted in the
commitment of mortgage money from leading banks and lenders. NACA’s mortgage
program features no down payment, no closing costs, no fees, perfect credit
not required, and a below market interest rate. NACA’s program is primarily
for first-time home buyers and currently has 30 offices nationwide. |
| Most Wanted |
Most Wanted
|
Motels
(Extended Stay) |
Suburban
good for one week only/too expensive
otherwise, furnished, efficiency w/kitchen w/dishes/microwave etc. Different
prices at different locations, look up in phone book and call for prices at
each. Small pets ok w/$100 deposit. |
| Narcotics Anonymous |
1-800-876-6378
http://www.addictionca.com/contact2.htm?state=Florida&city=Jacksonville
Also see "Alcohol and Narcotic Hotlines" category above.
Narcotics Anonymous 1-800-876-6378
Read
New Ice Age -
How to find freedom from one of
America’s deadliest addictions—crystal meth. |
National
Initiatives |
See it's own
page HERE |
| News Clips |
|
| Offender Search |
Find a page of Web Applications
HERE |
| Offender Supervision |
COPS
State Contacts
|
Offender
Tracking |
See if a sex offender can live at a certain address. Have
address and offender's name and/or DC # ready.
Joann 904-357-8026 |
| Pantries |
See "Food" category above. |
| Parole Board |
Florida
Parole Commission |
Parole
Handbooks |
See links page
HERE |
| Personal Hygiene Items
|
City Rescue
Mission 234 W. State St
Clara White Mission 613 W.
Ashley St 354-4162
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching. |
| Phone & Messages |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching. |
Phone Cards
(current
best price) |
"Xtra Clean" flat rate $20
for 1334 minutes (one & one-half cents per minute). No connection fee, no
monthly fee, no maintenance fee, U.S. Continental only. Card expires 90 days
after connection, or last recharge. Rounded to min, no taxes added to calls,
50¢ FCC imposed at payphones, can be recharged online. Customer Service:
1-866-999-4433 Can also order from Internet
HERE
Calling instructions for: "Xtra Clean"
1. Dial 1-866-777-1144
2. At the prompt, enter your PIN number.
3. Enter 1+ area code + phone number you are calling.
4. To make another call, do not hang up; press the star key (*)
twice, then repeat step 3 |
| Phone Numbers and links to
City Services |
If this is an emergency, or a
crime, dial 911. Otherwise 630-0500
|
| Post Release |
Post Release
Transitional Housing Program provides substance
abuse counseling and housing for recently released offenders if the former
offender has need of such as determined by the parole department. Florida
has contracted with faith-based organizations to provide post-release
housing for up to 90 days. The state also provides Transitional Assistant
Specialists to assist recently released offenders in their transition back
into the community.
Bureau of Substance Abuse
Office of Community Corrections
2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-488-9169 or Fax 850-922-0847 or
co-supervision@mail.dc.state.fl.us
Web Site:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/facilities/comcor/04.html
|
| Pre-Release |
The pre-release program is 100 hours
in duration. As of December 2002 the course has been mandatory for all
offenders being released from Florida prisons. Approximately 26,000 to
28,000 offenders are released yearly. The state currently operates a program
developed by Daytona Beach Community College. The program teaches
employability skills, value clarification, interview skills and general life
skills. Offenders who do not have jobs are referred to One Stop Career
Centers.
Bureau of Institutional Programs.
Transitional Services
Florida Department of Corrections
2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-410-4426 or Fax 850-922-2238
Web Site:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/orginfo/programs/
|
| Prescriptions |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching. |
Prison
Call
Direct |
Prison Call Direct "Dedicated to helping families reduce the cost of
their family inmate's collect calls from prison." |
Prison Industry
Program |
Prison Rehabilitative Industries and
Diversified Enterprises (PRIDE) is a state authorized, not-for-profit
manufacturing and services corporation that manages and operates the state's
correctional industries. Inmates may be trained in any of 55 different
industries. Market studies determine which products are manufactured.
Prevailing market wages are paid to inmate workers if items produced are
sold to wholesalers for retail resale. Much of the money paid to inmate
workers is returned to the state in the form of room and board costs, victim
restitution, crime compensation, as well as inmate transition and support
services. PRIDE provides job readiness skills prior to release. When inmate
workers are released PRIDE, through its Labor Line Division, offers job
placement in private industry. Labor Line is a division of PRIDE that
provides transitional support.
PRIDE Enterprises
12425 - 28th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
727-572-1987 or Fax 727-570-3366
Web Site:
www.pride-enterprises.org
|
| Prison Locations |
List of FL County Jails
HERE
List of DOC Facilities HERE
Map of Region II Correctional Facilities
HERE
Map of BOP SE Federal Prisons HERE
|
Prisoner
Assistance |
Most prisoners do NOT have
access to computers, so it would be up to family and friends to acquire this
information, and then pass it along:
Guide
to Prison Survival A printable PDF guide of help to prisoners.
Florida Department of
Corrections Institutional Programs The Florida Department of
Corrections is committed to providing a wide variety of programs for inmates
in the Florida prison system. Preliminary data indicates that these programs
are an effective tool in the reduction of recidivism. Currently, the Bureau
of Institutional Programs include Education Services, Transition Services
and Chaplainry Services.
Inside Prison website - View prison profiles, prison stories,
articles on prison life, and in-depth coverage of the latest prison
developments: www.insideprison.com
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Referral
services. |
Probation &
Parole |
904-695-4045
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching. |
Program
Examples |
See a links page
HERE |
| Public Records Request |
Public Records Requests |
Publications
for Policy
Makers |
Go
HERE for
Complete List of over 900 Reentry Publications
Confidential Informant Guidelines
Policy Recommendations
Public Housing Authorities and Prisoner Re-Entry
2010 California Edition of
Between the Lines: A Question and Answer Guide on Legal Issues in
Supportive Housing.
Institutional discharges and subsequent shelter use among
unaccompanied adults in New York City.
The Corporation for Supportive Housing's
Returning Home Initiative: System Change Accomplishments after
Three Years.
Taking Stock: Housing, Homelessness, and Prisoner Reentry
Roman, C.G. and Travis, J. 2004. The Urban Institute.
|
| Quest/Link |
305 N. Washington Street |
| Rap Sheets |
Criminal Record Repository
This is the agency individuals may contact to obtain a copy of their state
rap sheet. The criminal record repository can also tell the individual who
else is legally entitled to have access to his or her record. A written
request, completed fingerprint card and a $39 fee, payable to the "Florida
Department of Law Enforcement," must be submitted. For information on how to
explunge or seal a record in Florida, call 850-410-7870.
Contact:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
USA/Public Records
2331 Phillips Road,
Tallahassee, FL 32302
850-410-8109 or eMail:
background@fdle.state.fl.us
Web Site:
www.fdle.state.fl.us/CriminalHistory
|
Reading
Matter |
Addictions:
New Ice Age -
How to find freedom from one of
America’s deadliest addictions—crystal meth.
Marriage and Family:
A Heart for Marriage -
How to strengthen your
marriage while in prison and after.
Becoming a Better Father -
What your children really need and how to give it
to them while in prison
Money and
Finances:
Smart Ways to Handle Your Money -
Managing family finances, living without credit, and
other financial matter.
Prison
Survival:
Anger: It’s All in How You Think -
Confronting anger and changing
destructive thought patterns.
Can Sardines Be Lonely? -
Dealing with loneliness and learning how to reach
out to other prisoners.
Guidebook for
Incarcerated Veterans in Florida -
by the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs
Piecing Together a College Education -
Picking a college, earning credits, and how to
afford higher education while in prison.
Prison Survival Guide -
How to survive—and even thrive—physically,
mentally, and spiritually while inside.
Solving the Puzzle of Depression -
Learn more about depression and how you can find
comfort in dark times.
Pre-release
Planning for Your Release -
A Guide for Incarcerated Veterans.
Preventing Homelessness Among People Leaving Prison
-
From the Vera Institute of Justice, State Sentencing and
Corrections Program
Shortimer: Preparing for Release -
Advice on housing, employment,
drug counseling and more
Spiritual:
Life of Joseph -
Dealing with a tragic family background,
overcoming temptation and more.
ALSO: see "Publications" above. |
Record
Repository |
This is the agency individuals may
contact to obtain a copy of their state rap sheet. The criminal record
repository can also tell the individual who else is legally entitled to have
access to his or her record. A written request, completed fingerprint card
and a $39 fee, payable to the "Florida Department of Law Enforcement," must
be submitted. For information on how to explunge or seal a record in
Florida, call 850-410-7870.
Contact:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
USA/Public Records
2331 Phillips Road, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302
850-410-8109 or eMail:
background@fdle.state.fl.us
Web Site:
www.fdle.state.fl.us/CriminalHistory
|
Recovery
Treatment |
City Rescue Mission, 426 S
McDuff Ave 387-4357
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center, 10900 Beach Bl 641-2122, Fax 645-5815
Also see "Alcoholics Anonymous" and "Narcotics Anonymous" categories above |
Reentry Assistance
and
Websites |
Too many Nationwide
Assistance Programs to list, so go
HERE for
it's own page.
After Thoughts, Inc. 325 Stockton Street 334-6659
6 beds for just-released offenders
COTS House
4
beds, men only, felons ok. Home is cleared for sex offenders on probation
but NOT for
pedophiles. $75 week (first, last and $10 key fee = $160 to move in),
smoke free/drug free/alcohol free,
no private rooms. Call Miss Annie 314-1000 or eMail
cots@prodigy.net, or write PO Box
13086, Jax
FL 32206.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p, Mendy 301-2400, Ex-felon gate
money, referral service and use of computers for job searching. Complaints
go to Cathy Chadeayne.
Operation New Hope - Ready 4 Work
1830 N. Main St 32206 Serves offenders age 18 to 34, released
within 90 days of starting the program, most recent charges not violent or
sexual crimes. Program includes 10 days of classes covering pre-employment
and soft skills, e.g. resume writing interviewing skills, etc.
Prisoners of Christ 10
Transitional Housing beds for male ex-offenders.
Quest Case Management 305 N Washington St.
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 301-4773 18 Transitional
Housing Beds for Men
National Websites
Council of State Governments, Report of the Re-Entry Policy
Council
Federal Probation A Journal of Correctional Philosophy and Practice: How to Prevent Prisoner Re-entry Programs from Failing: Insights
from Evidence-Based Corrections
National Criminal Justice Reference Service additional links
regarding re-entry
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
National Institute of Corrections
Project ReConnect Contact: Mary Thomas 386-326-6886 Project ReConnect is a
program that provides post-release job placement services to ex-offenders,
age 25 and under, who complete either a General Equivalency Diploma (GED),
Specter course or vocational education programs during their last
incarceration.
Re-entry National Media Outreach Campaign
offering media resources to facilitate community discussion about re-entry
programs
Re-entry Net re-entry
clearinghouse of materials
Re-entry Policy
Council Council of State Governments site
Reentry
Resources from the Justice Center
US Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs Re-entry links to further information
Urban Institute
Prisoner Reentry background information and reports
|
| Reentry News |
Has it's own page
HERE |
| Reentry Policy Council |
Resources from the Justice Center website:
|
Rent
Assistance
(Note: they do NOT pay your rent
for you. Assist only!) |
Catholic Charities Bureau, 134 East Church
St, Ste 2, 354-3416
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council, 215 Ocean St, 358-7955
Emmett Reed Center - LIHEAP Program, 1093 West 6th St,
632-1469
Family Services Duval, 900 West Adams St, 356-8641
Northeast Florida Aids Network Inc, 2715 Oak Street, 356-1612
Also see "Financial Assistance"
category above
Also check out Co-Abode for Single
Moms.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon
gate money, referral service and use of computers for job searching.
|
| Research |
Go
HERE for
a Complete List of over 900 Reentry Publications
Average Inmate Population:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/jails/
Budget Summary, DOC:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/annual/0809/budget.html
Bureau of Justice Statistics:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/
The Crime and Justice Institute's goal is to make criminal and juvenile
justice systems more efficient and cost-effective to promote accountability
for achieving better outcomes.
www.cjinstitute.org
Find your Senator, by Zip Code
HERE.
Find your Congressman, by address and Zip Code
HERE
The
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Prisoner Reentry
Institute's mission is to spur innovation and improve practice in the field of reentry
by advancing knowledge; translating research into effective policy and
service delivery; and fostering effective partnerships between criminal
justice and non-criminal justice disciplines.
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service
(NCJRS) is a federally funded resource offering justice
and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program
development worldwide. www.ncjrs.org
National Institute of Corrections:
www.nicic.org
National Institute of Justice:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/welcome.html
Statistics & Publications, of Florida:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/index.html
The Justice Policy Center (JPC) carries out nonpartisan research to inform
the national dialogue on crime, justice, and community safety. JPC
researchers collaborate with practitioners, public officials, and community
groups to make the Center's research useful not only to decisionmakers and
agencies in the justice system but also to the neighborhoods and communities
harmed by crime and disorder.
www.urban.org/center/jpc/index.cfm
U.S. Department of Justice:
www.usdoj.gov
The Vera Institute of Justice works closely with leaders in government and
civil society to improve the services people rely on for safety and justice.
Vera develops innovative, affordable programs that often grow into
self-sustaining organizations, studies social problems and current
responses, and provides practical advice and assistance to government
officials in New York and around the world.
www.vera.org
Weekly BPO Population Report:
http://www.bop.gov/locations/weekly_report.jsp
Jails and Prisons:
American Correctional Association
The ACA serves all disciplines within the corrections profession, and is
dedicated to excellence in every aspect of the field.
American Jail Association
The American Jail Association (AJA) is a national, nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting those who work in and operate our nation’s jails.
Association of State Correctional Administrators
ASCA is dedicated to the improvement of correctional services and practices.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care
The mission of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care is to
improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile
confinement facilities.
National Sheriffs' Association
The National Sheriffs' Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to
raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice
field. |
| Restitution |
See "Community Service" above |
Restoration of
Civil Rights? |
Restoration of Civil Rights Search:
www.fpcweb.fpc.state.fl.us/ |
Salvation Army
Misdemeanors |
904-301-4800 |
| Sealing Records |
For information on how to explunge or seal a record in
Florida, call 850-410-7870.
Legal Action Committee
http://www.lac.org/toolkits/sealing/sealing.htm |
Search for an
Offender |
Find a page of Web Applications
HERE |
Service
Providers |
Community agencies are available to
assist individuals with criminal records find employment. This information
will inform individuals with criminal records about government agencies and
community-based organizations that assist with employment, education or
vocational training. Researchers and policy makers may find this information
useful in identifying agencies and service providers in order to evaluate
the effectiveness of these programs:
One-Stop Career Centers
One-Stop Career Centers offer
employment services to job seekers and employers in Florida. There are 24
Regional Workforce Boards in Florida which are responsible for implementing
the employment programs in their regions. Services available include
referrals to employment, career counseling, assistance with job search and
placement, access to computers/internet, resume preparation, phone/fax
machines, copy machines, interest, aptitude and basic skills testing and
other special programs tailored to meet employment needs of those facing
barriers to employment. A directory of One-Stop Career Centers in Florida is
available at
www.workforceflorida.com
Operation New Hope Community
Development Corporation
Operation New Hope Community
Development Corporation rebuilds low-income communities by offering training
and employment to neighborhood residents, 60% of whom are people with
criminal records. Operation New Hope works with area churches to provide
building/construction skills as well as mentors for each participant.
Participation in the program ranges from three months to one year, after
which time graduates may be placed in private construction industry jobs.
Operation New Hope evaluates applicants before release from incarceration
and works closely with the Florida Department of Corrections.
Operation New Hope Community
Development Corp., 1321 N. Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32206
904-354-4673 or eMail kghope@fdn.com
House of Hope
The House of Hope, a faith-based
organization, offers shelter and job placement to recently released people
with criminal records. Substance abuse, anger management and spiritual
counseling are also available. Participants apply through the correctional
facility chaplains' department six months before their anticipated release
date. Program capacity is five residents. House of Hope staff utilizes one
stop centers and program contacts to obtain employment for its participants.
Residency time ranges from three to six months.
House of Hope, P.O. Box 12113,
Gainesville, FL 32604
352-376-3964 or eMail: www.hohinfo.org
Time for Freedom, Inc.
Time for Freedom, Inc. offers
transitional housing and support for recently released men with criminal
histories. Time for Freedom mandates attendance at four programs, AA/NA,
cognitive thinking, bible study and life skills. All residents are expected
to work, with limited job referrals available. Future plans include
expansion of cottage industries to generate operational funds as well as
teaching vocational skills. Graphic arts/printing is operational at present.
Time for Freedom, Inc., 2006 N.E.
8th Road, Ocala, FL 34470
352-351-1280 or eMail: TFF@gate.net
Web Site:
www.thefreedomhouse.org
Pinellas Ex-Offender
Re-Entry Coalition
The Pinellas Ex-Offender Re-Entry
Coalition, PERC, is a coalition of more than 40 churches, agencies and
organizations working to promote services to individuals with criminal
records and their families. PERC utilizes existing agencies within the
public and private sectors to provide services such as temporary housing,
clothing, food, resume writing expertise, job interview techniques and
employment services.
Pinellas Ex-Offender Re-Entry
Coalition, P.O. Box 15936, St. Petersburg, FL 33733
727-538-4191 or eMail:
info@exoffender.org
Web Site:
www.exoffender.org
Urban League of Broward
County
The Urban League of Broward County
offers an employment skill-building program to assist low-income
hard-to-employ individuals, including those with criminal histories,
overcome obstacles to obtaining and maintaining a job. Included in the
program are training workshops, job coaching and assistance with childcare
and transportation needs. Families can also receive assistance in becoming
homeowners.
Urban League of Broward County, 11
N.W. 36th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-584-0777 or Fax 954-584-4413
Tampa Crossroads, Inc.
Tampa Crossroads offers comprehensive
residential and non-residential services to non-violent offenders and
individuals with criminal histories. Defendants may be court mandated to
Crossroads as an alternative to incarceration. Services include residential
housing, case management, individual/group/family therapy, employability
skills training, substance abuse therapy, and educational and transitional
housing assistance.
5120 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa,
FL 33603
813-238-8557 or eMail:
infor@tampacrossroads.com
Web Site:
www.tampacrossroads.com/index.htm
Cots-Jax
A List of Resources for just-released
ex-offenders in Jacksonville FL
www.cotsjax.org/reentryresources.htm
|
| Sex Offenders |
Center for Sex Offender Management
The goal of the Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM) is to enhance
public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the
management of adult and juvenile sex offenders who are in the community. The
Center for Sex Offender Management is sponsored by the Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the National
Institute of Corrections, State Justice Institute, and the American
Probation and Parole Association.
Sexual Predator Unit 850-410-8572/ 1-888-357-7332; or e-mail:
sexpred@fdle.state.fl.us
Check an Address (Tracking) to see if an offender can stay there:
Joann 904-357-8026
DOJ's Sex Offender Sentencing/Monitoring/Registering/Tracking
(SMART) Office: Is authorized in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and
Safety Act of 2006, which was signed into law on July 27, 2006. The
responsibilities of the SMART Office include providing jurisdictions with
guidance regarding the implementation of the Adam Walsh Act, and providing
technical assistance to the states, territories, Indian tribes, local
governments, and to public and private organizations. The SMART Office also
tracks important legislative and legal developments related to sex offenders
and administers grant programs related to the registration, notification,
tracking, and monitoring of sex offenders. |
| Sex Offender Database |
Sexual
Offender Database |
| Shelters |
(When going to a shelter,
bring your photo I.D. with you. See "ID's Made" above) Catholic
Charities Bureau 134 East Church Street #2 354-4846 M-F 9am-4:30pm
Provides help with housing for AIDs patients. www.ccbjax.org
Circle of Love 13519 N Main St
DREHRuder@aol.com Faith-based shelter program for 30 adults
and 15 families.
City Rescue Mission (emergency) 234 W. State St Fax 350-1059 170
Beds w/300 capacity. Some designated for single males; some beds designated
for women with children; 15 beds designated for JVET program participants.
Meals, laundry, toiletries, in-house program, referrals, clothing, showers,
mail, phone reception. 3:30 pm registration, doors locked at night, but
staff is available 24-hours a day. 2 free
nights during a 60-day period (nights can be consecutive); 14 days @ $8/day;
then 16 days @ $10/day
City Rescue Mission (long term recovery) 426
S McDuff Ave 904-387-4357, 4231 Fax:
904-387-9377 Men, Women,
Families, Rehab Programs, transitional housing, Meals, Auxiliary for Men and
Women, Chapel Services, Bible Clubs/Sunday School, Computerized Academic
Program, Non Computerized GED/Literacy Programs, Job Training & Services,
Thrift Store, Recycling & Industrial Programs, Assembling, Residential for
Mentally Ill, and Support Groups,
Medical, Dental & Eye Clinics.
Clara White Mission 613 W Ashley 354-4162
COTS House 4
beds, men only, felons ok. Home is cleared for sex offenders on probation
but NOT for
pedophiles. $75 week (first, last and $10 key fee = $160 to move in),
smoke free/drug free/alcohol free,
no private rooms. Call Miss Annie 314-1000 or eMail
cots@prodigy.net, or write PO Box
13086, Jax
FL 32206.
Forward Steps 3605 Spring Park Rd Transitional housing for
homeless persons affected by alcohol and/or drug addiction.
Fresh Ministries 227
Park St 904-359-6868 Provides permanent housing for
homeless persons.
Helping Hands Ministry 2124
Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach
247-1947
Holy Spirit Ministries 1337 W 23rd St 32209, Nicola Mercer
866-3727, Ex-offenders, men only, not cleared for sex offenders, 3 beds,
$125 week incl utilities and meals, secure building.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon referral
service and use of computers for job searching.
Kings Inn Motel (transitional for vets) 8016 Arlington Expressway,
Jacksonville, FL Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm Provides Meals, Transportation,
housing, Employment & Training Programs. 24/7 Stay varies with individual
needs.
Liberty Center for the Homeless (transitional) 909 Liberty Street
904-353-0099 (men's side), 600 N Washington St 904-353-1698 (women's side),
109 beds (81 units for males & 28 units for females), Single Adults, no
dependents, Alcohol/drug counseling, pre-employment counseling,
mail-telephone reception, bathing facilities, M-F 8am - 5pm year round,
stay: 12 months @ $327.00 per month.
Lutheran Social Services
4615 Phillips Hwy 904-448-5995 Provides housing and
financial assistance to HIV/AIDS victims.
Mission House (Jacksonville Beach) 800 Shelter Ave, 241-6767
New Life Inn
234 W. State St 353-5565, check
in 3:30
Prisoners of Christ 10
Transitional Housing beds for male ex-offenders.
Salvation Army 900
West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 904-353-0971 or
904-356-5641 or 356-8641 Check in: 4pm women; 5pm men. MUST HAVE proper
ID and no visible drug or alcohol abuse. Emergency shelter, emergency meals,
financial assistance, information & referrals, bathing facilities, and
clothing. 205 beds - 121 dormitory beds for single males; 46 dormitory beds
for pre-release program; Open year round, 24 hours-a-day, can stay up to 30
days for families and 3 days for transient men. $10/daily charge after 3
days.
www.salvationarmyjax.org/about_locations.html
Sulzbacher Center 611
East Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-359-0647 or 904-359-0457 Fax:
359-0926 Full service shelters for men, women, and
families with children, includes medical, dental, vision and behavioral
health care. Open 24 hours
daily, 12 transient beds for men, 8 transient beds for women & children, 5
for medically needy. Up to 30 days without cost.
www.imshomelesscenter.org
Towers Social Service Center
900 W Adams St 356-8641 Transitional Housing for Drug/Alcohol abuse, in
Springfield area, $18 day, Includes meals and
laundry facilities, Contact
Gloria 449-4340 or Phil 632-0612.
Trinity Rescue Mission
(emergency) 901 West Bay
Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE: PHONE INTERVIEW:
904-355-1205. Click
HERE for a
list of their Programs. 24/7 Check in 4:45. Single adults, single parent
families with children, emergency meals, information & referrals, bathing
facilities, and clothing. Up to 3 days/per 30 day and then $9/daily charge.
65 beds available (55/males & 10/women and children).
www.trinityrescue.org
Trinity Rescue Mission (90 day discipleship program, men only)
622 W Union St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 355-1205 Fax: (904)
355-1701 112 beds, 3 free nights each month, Hands Up Program $5 night.
Showers, toiletries, clothing exchange (fresh change of clothes every day),
addiction help, Lifeline Discipleship Program with case management,
counseling, daily discipleship classes. Lifeline graduates can enroll at
Freedom Farm or choose 30-day Lifeline Work Program.
Youth Crisis Center 7007 Beach Blvd, 823-0906 |
Shelters:
Hurricane Emergency in
Duval County |
Abess
Park Elementary, 12731 Abess Bl,
Jacksonville From Atlantic Blvd., turn N on Kernan Bl, just before
Landmark Middle School, turn E [right] on Abess. School is on left about
one-half mile.
Chets Creek Elementary, 13200 Chets Creek Bl, Jacksonville From J.
Turner Butler Bl, go N on Hodges Bl to Chets Creek Bl, turn W [left], School
is on the left.
Chimney Lakes Elementary, 9353 Staples Mill Dr, Jacksonville From
Blanding Bl, go W on Argyle Forest Bl. Take the first intersection past the
Winn-Dixie, which is Chestwick Oaks Dr. Go S to the first intersection,
Staples Mill Dr. This is a three way stop sign. Turn right, and the school
is about a one-half mile on your right. From 103rd St, go S on
Schindler Dr. When Shindler dead-ends at Argyle Forest turn left. At first
intersection [Chestwick Oaks Avenue], turn right. At first intersection
[Staples Mill Dr], turn right. School is about one-half mile on the right.
Don Brewer Elementary, 3385 Hartsfield Rd, Jacksonville From
N-bound on the Southside Connector, exit E on Merrill Road and N on
Hartsfield Road.
Kernan Trails Elementary, 2281 S. Kernan Bl, Jacksonville From
Atlantic Bl turn S on Kernan Rd or from Beach Bl, turn N on Kernan Rd.
LaVilla School of The Arts, 501 N. Davis St, Jacksonville From
I:95, exit either E on Union St and S on Davis, or E on Forsyth and N on
Davis.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary, 10600 Hornets Nest Rd, Jacksonville From
Old St Augustine Rd, turn E on Hood Rd and right on Hornets Nest Rd.
Oceanway Elementary, 12555 Gillespie Av, Jacksonville From US 17 N
on I-295, turn E on New Berlin Rd and S Gillespie Ave.
Sabal Palm Elementary, 1201 N Kernan Bl., Jacksonville From
Atlantic Bl, turn N on Kernan Bl, Sabal Palm will be on the right, between
Mathew Unger Dr and Ashley Melisse Bl.
Twin Lakes Academy, 8000 Point Meadows Dr, Jacksonville From J.
Turner Butler Bl, turn S on St Johns Bluff Rd [SR 9A]. Take Baymeadows Road
exit W, turn N [right] at Point Meadows Dr, and follow it to the school. |
| Shoes |
City
Rescue Mission 234 W. State St
Clara White Mission 613 W.
Ashley St 354-4162
Dignity U Wear (need referral from other agency) 136 N Myrtle Ave 636-9455
M-Thu 9-Noon
Sanctuary 120 E 8th St Fri 11am-1pm/every 90 days, wo/men/children, ID
required
Trinity Rescue Mission 901 West Bay Street 355-1205 |
| Shower |
City Rescue Mission 234
W. State St Fax 350-1059
Mission House 800 Shetter Ave, Jax Beach 241-6767
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p
301-2400 Ex-felon referral service and use of
computers for job searching.
St. Francis House (St Augustine) (904) 829-8937, Fax: (904) 829-5400
Trinity Rescue Mission 622 West Union St 355-1205 |
| Socks |
City
Rescue Mission 234 W. State
St
Clara White Mission 613 W.
Ashley St 354-4162
Dignity U Wear (need referral from other agency) 136 N Myrtle Ave 636-9455
M-Thu 9-Noon
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400
Ex-felon referral service and use of computers for job searching.
Trinity Rescue Mission 901 West Bay Street 355-1205 |
Social
Security
(and the Cards) |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p
301-2400 Ex-felon referral service and use of
computers for job searching.
Social Security 7185 Bonneval Rd. - 800-234-5772
Also see HERE
for more information |
| Solid Waste
Management |
630-4185 x228 Litter removal,
bagged garbage removal/issues
|
| Soup Kitchen |
See "Food"
category above |
| State Agencies |
Use the following links to locate
more information about the State of Florida Department of Corrections,
facilities, and
state-wide re-entry programs and efforts.
|
| State Attorney's Office |
904-630-2400 |
Statutes,
Florida |
See it's own page
HERE |
| Stolen Property |
Stolen Property
|
| Substance
Abuse |
See "Alcohol and Substance
Abuse" category above. |
| Suicide
Prevention Hotlines |
Dial 2-1-1 In 9 Northeast
Florida counties: Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker, Nassau, Columbia, Suwannee,
Hamilton, and Putnam.
1-904-632-0600, in the local Jacksonville calling area and Duval County
1-866-318-0211
1-800-784-2433 |
| Tax Credits |
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
is a federal tax credit to reduce the federal tax liability of private for
profit employers to be used as an incentive for employers to hire
individuals from eight different targeted groups: TANF recipients, veterans,
ex-felons, high risk youth, summer youth, Food Stamp recipients, SSI
recipients, and vocational rehabilitation referrals.
Agency for Workforce Innovation
WOTC/Workforce Programs
Caldwell Building
107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-921-3299 or Fax 850-921-3120
Tax Credit Library
Provides information on Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code
|
Telephone
Messages |
TAP – Telephone
Assistance Program for disabled/needy. Application through
Catholic Social Services 800-582-5706 |
| Testing Programs |
FLDLE's Website - Alcohol testing program, Breath Testing Info,
Intoxilyzer 8000 Records, Blood testing etc: |
| Thrift Stores |
A Dollar
Thrift & More, 5207 Beach Blvd 306-0733
Al's Thrift Outlet, 726 Baker Ave 403-2364
American Veteran's Pick Up Service, 728 Edgewood Ave N 389-4317
Angel Aid, 3110 Beach Blvd 398-4882
Attic Chest, 4553 Shirley Ave 387-9096
Bargain Center, 1832 Fouraker Rd 695-6729, 695-0377
Bobby's Whsl/Thrift Store, 1826 Ionia St 425-0055
City Rescue Mission, 5343 Normandy Blvd 421-5171 (to donate 421-5173)
Community Hospice-NE Florida, 10771 Beach Blvd #406 998-1718
Disabled American Vets Thrift Store 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm
727-319-7444
Economy Corner Thrift Shop, 5643 Beach Blvd 398-4293
Goodwill, 4527 Lenox Ave 384-1361
Goodwill, 11240 Beach Blvd 996-0131
Goodwill, 9742 St Augustine Rd 880-1225
Goodwill, 9180 Merrill Rd 745-5883
Goodwill, (Orange Park) 845 Blanding Bl 276-2243
Goodwill, (Jax Beach) 118 N 6th Ave 249-7923
Goodwill (donation drop off point) 6801 Roosevelt Blvd 777-9220
Habijax (Habitat for Humanity) 2404 Hubbard Street 798-4529
Harper's Bazaar, 1110 Edgewood Ave S 388-8559
Hospice Treasures Chest, 10771 Beach Blvd 998-1718
Hubbard House, 6629
Beach Blvd, (904) 400-6333, M-Sat 10am-6pm, Donation Drop off: F & Sat
10.30am-5.30pm
Humane Society, 8328 Beach Bl 724-9200
Jacksonville Humane Society, 8328 Beach Blvd 724-9200
Jax Angels, 3316 Beach Blvd 396-3570
Miss. Mary's, 2078 Cassat Ave 384-3258
My Brother's Keeper, 4225 Clinton Ave 448-9299
One Stop, 5512 Normandy Blvd 781-4200
Our Thrift Shop, 5512 Wesconnett Blvd 908-0166
Poor Man's, 3805 N Liberty St 356-3666
Poor Man's, 10135 Beach Blvd 646-4638
Poor Man's, 12525 Philips Hwy 880-8865
Salvation Army, 5929 Merrill Rd 743-1595
Salvation Army, 10676 Lem Turner Rd 765-8559
Salvation Army, 10900 Beach Blvd 645-3919
Special Blends, 1826 Ionia St 425-0055
St Paul's, 527 Pablo Ave 246-3693
St Vincent dePaul (St Augustine) 11 Sanchez Ave 904-824-3333
T & A Thrift, 9715 Beach Blvd 998-8476
T & T Corner, 10202 Lem Turner Rd 765-3999
Thrift Barn, 5866 Blanding Blvd 778-1992
Thrift Center, 3752 Blanding Blvd 778-9778
Thrift Town, 728 Edgewood Ave N 389-2635
Veteran's
Thrift Store, 2624 Atlantic Blvd 398-1589 |
| Toilet Paper |
Dreams Come
True 296-3030 |
| Toiletries |
City Rescue Mission
234 W. State St
Clara White Mission 613 W.
Ashley St 354-4162
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p
301-2400 Ex-felon referral service and use of
computers for job searching. |
Tracking,
Offender |
To see if an offender can stay at your location, call
Offender Tracking. Have the name and DC # ready: 357-8026
(it takes a while, so you may have to wait for them to call back. - JoAnne) |
Training
Resources |
These training resources are designed to help develop skills
in supportive housing development and operations. For more information about
upcoming supportive housing trainings, visit the
CSH
Calendar of Events or contact
info@csh.org.
Please note: These
trainings are available for free to download. CSH can not provide hard
copies.
To view the full curriculum for:
Successfully Housing People with Substance Use Issues
(SHPSUI).
Supportive Housing Training Series
This collaboration between the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, the Center for Urban Community Services, and CSH
includes curricula providing best practices and guidance on supportive
housing development, operation and services. Each curriculum provides a
one-day training for enriching the skills of supportive housing developers
and providers. |
|
Transportation |
Catholic Charities Bureau
134 E Church Street. 354-4846 JTA bus tickets for verifiable
appointments or interviews, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-12.
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400
Ex-felon referral service, bus passes, and use of computers for job
searching.
Operation New Hope 1930 N. Main St 32206 354-3464 Assists
Ex-offenders successfully re-enter society. Bus passes through JTA.
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency 1093 W. 6th Street 632-1476
Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15,18,19,20,21,29,34,54, and 73
- Bus tokens.
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency 1133 Ionia Street 632-1475
Serves residents of all zip codes not listed above - Bus tokens.
Traveler's Aid 134 E. Church Street 354-4846 x254 Discounted
Greyhound tickets. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 - 12:00 |
| Traveling? |
(find the zip
code to where you are going first)
Salvation Army Locator
St Vincent dePaul Locator
Catholic Social
Services Locator
Social Security
Office Locator
Social Security Online |
| Traveler's
Aid |
Catholic
Charities Bureau, 134 East Church St., Jacksonville, FL 32202-3130
(904) 354-3416 bfarr@ccbjax.org
http://www.ccbjax.org/ |
| Treatment &
Recovery |
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p
301-2400 Ex-felon referral service and use of
computers for job searching. |
| Underwear |
Dignity U
Wear (Adult & Children's) 636-9455
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p
301-2400 Ex-felon referral service and use of
computers for job searching. |
| Unemployment
Compensation |
Unemployment compensation is a social
insurance program designed to provide benefits to most individuals out of
work, generally through no fault of their own, for periods between jobs. In
order to be eligible for benefits, jobless workers must demonstrate that
they have worked, usually measured by amount of wages and/or weeks of work,
and must be able and available for work. The unemployment compensation
program is based upon federal law, but administered by states under state
law. Unemployment compensation program in Florida is administered by the
Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI). Information concerning unemployment
compensation, and complete applications are available on the Internet, using
the unemployment/re-employment link, or at any One Stop Employment Center.
Unemployment Compensation Program
Agency for Workforce Innovation
Caldwell Building
107 East Madison Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-245-7488 or Fax 850-921-3223
Web Site:
www.floridajobs.org/unemployment/
300 E. Monroe Street -
866-778-7356 or 904-358-2300
Florida Job Service 215 Market St
Florida Unemployment Compensation Services |
| Unsolved Homicides |
Unsolved Homicides
|
| Utility
Assistance |
See "Financial
Assistance" category above |
Veteran's
Assistance
Veteran's
Assistance |
Guidebook for
Incarcerated Veterans in Florida
Veteran's Affairs Hotline: 1-877-222-8387
or
www.va.gov/health/elig
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
1-800-424-8200
PVA Guide to Federal Health Programs
PDF Locations:
Hospitals and Clinics
Vet
Centers
Regional Benefits Offices
Regional Loan Center
U.S.
Cemetery Locations
City of Jacksonville 117 W Duval St #175 (904) 630-3680
vetsvcs@coj.net M-F 8am-5pm
www.coj.net
Provides veterans entitlement services and employment and social service
case management services for qualifying veterans and their families.
Services offered: help in obtaining copies of and correcting military
records; submitting claims for disability, pension, medical, education and
burial entitlements; assistance in obtaining VA home loan certification and
submitting VA income verification; referrals for veterans seeking employment
and help for veterans and their families returning to a state of independent
living. Also helps in obtaining temporary and transitional housing,
referrals to other social services/agencies.
Clara White Mission 613 W. Ashley Street 354-4162 M-F 6:30 am
- 2:30 pm Services include: Showers, laundry, computers (with internet),
telephones, television, case management.
Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov 1-877-222-VETS
Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store (anything free with DAV
voucher/otherwise still great prices) 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm
727-319-7444
Humana Military Healthcare Services 1-800-444-5445 (regions 3 & 4)
Florida Department of Veteran Affairs J-Vet/Jax 117 W. Duval St Ste 175 630-3680
www.floridavets.org
Vets provided with or referred to agencies
for assistance with housing, counseling, medical, etc. Vets are assigned a
case manager who helps them obtain services they need. Homeless Coordinator
for Homeless Veterans. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Paralyzed Veterans of America 1-800-424-8200
www.pva.org
USO of the Greater Jacksonville Area, 1050 Yorktown Ave NAS
Jacksonville, FL 32212 (handicap access available) 778-2821 Fax: 542-5214
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30 Contact: K.C. McCarthy kcmccarthy@usojax.com Provides
service wo/men computers for word processing and internet connections for
e-mail and web searches, tickets to local and area attractions and support
services. Also offers homecoming and food baskets for Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
VA Benefits and Services - Home Loan
Guaranty Services
www.homeloans.va.gov
VA Benefits Inquiry 311 W. Monroe St
VA Health Administration 1-800-733-8387
www.va.gov/hac/champva.html
VA
Hospitals and Clinics in Florida
www.floridamalpractice.com/linksvafacilities.com
VA Outpatient Clinic 1833 Boulevard St 791-3621, 232-2751 Adjustment
Counseling for Vietnam Vets,
provides outpatient medical & dental assistance to qualified veterans.
Counseling and psychiatric services provided. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
(*For additional medical services veterans are transported to the VA
Regional Hospital in Gainesville.)
Vet Center for Counseling 300 E. State Street 232-3621 Provides
counseling for qualified veterans. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Veterans Employment & Training 630-3696
Veterans Benefits
Military records
Veterans Benefits
Administration
Veterans Benefits Compensation and Pension Benefits Page
Veterans Service Organization Directory
Organizations Chartered by Congress and/or Recognized by VA
for Claim Representation
Federal Resources
CareerOneStop employment
and career resources
Department of Labor main site
Department of Labor Homeless
Veterans’ Reintegration Program HVRP
Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly called the federal Food Stamp
Program
Government Job
Search
Health and Human Services Homeless
home page
Housing and Urban Development
homeless page
Social Security Administration information on Social Security records as well as Social Security
Disability and SSI
United States Government official
web portal
Community Resources
American Bar Association links to legal assistance
Corporation for
Supportive Housing
technical assistance for housing providers
Mental Health America information
about mental health and links to referral services
National Alliance on Mental Illness
support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with mental
illness
National Alliance to End
Homelessness policy analysis and solutions to end homelessness
National Coalition
for the Homeless links to housing service
resources, advocacy to end homelessness
National Health Care
for the Homeless Council healthcare
clinician's network, directory of healthcare providers
National H.I.R.E.
Network National Helping Individuals with criminal records Reenter
through Employment Network
Pine Tree
Legal Assistance links to free legal assistance
The Salvation Army
faith-based social services
United Way links to local
social service resources
Volunteers of America
faith-based social services
Disability Rights
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers federal
laws and establishes national policies that make sure all Americans have
equal access to the housing of their choice. For answers to frequently asked
questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the
responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals
under federal law, go to:
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/index.cfm
Fair Housing First
offers comprehensive and detailed instruction programs,
useful online web resources:
www.fairhousingfirst.org/ or a toll-free information line for technical
guidance and support: Voice/TTY: 888-341-7781
Multifamily Inventory of Units for the Elderly
and People with Disabilities helps identify
locations around the country of accessible, affordable public housing and
assisted housing rental units.
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/hto/inventorysurvey.cfm
CCD Housing Task Force
works with Congress and the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to increase access to decent, safe and affordable housing
for all people with disabilities and to protect the rights guaranteed under
the Fair Housing Act.
www.c-c-d.org/task_forces/housing/tf-housing.htm
The Center for Universal Design (CUD)
is a national information, technical assistance, and
research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and
universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor
environments, and products. www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
Opening Doors
is a housing initiative for the disability community.
www.c-c-d.org/task_forces/housing/doors.html
Please Support H.R. 3467, the “Second
Chance for American’s Veterans Act”. This will provide funding for the
Incarcerated Veterans Transitional Program (IVTP) for fiscal years 2008
through 2011. It will expand the program allowing more veterans to
participate during these years. The success of the program has been
documented with the three-year pilot program that ended in 2007. It has
proven to be extremely effective in reducing the recidivism of veterans,
improving the quality of life for the veterans, and saving the taxpayer the
estimated $33,600 per year cost for incarceration. This program could help
turn these men and women that served their nation honorably into upstanding
citizens once again.
To learn more about making a home accessible, order a copy
of
Accessible Home Design, 2nd edition. 1-888-860-7244
#2500-181—$28.00 plus shipping and handling, Only available in hard copy
from the PVA Distribution Center.
|
| Victims |
National Center for Victims of Crime
The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a
national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) was established by the 1984 Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA) to oversee diverse programs that benefit victims of crime.
OVC provides substantial funding to state victim assistance and compensation
programs—the lifeline services that help victims to heal.
U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against
Women The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
handles the Department’s legal and policy issues regarding violence against
women, coordinated Departmental efforts, provided national and international
leadership, received international visitors interested in learning about the
federal government’s role in addressing violence against women, and
responded to requests for information regarding violence against women.
VictimLaw This online
database of victim rights information was developed by the National Center
for Victims of Crime with support from Office for Victims of Crime, Office
of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. It includes resources and
standard definitions, and will later offer links to state victim statutes,
attorney general opinions, and more. |
Virtual
Prison Tour |
Take a virtual tour of a prison:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/vtour/index.html |
| Visitation |
What are the procedures for
visiting, sending money, writing to a prisoner?
Go here to find out:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/inmates/index.html#funds |
| Vocational
Rehab |
Arlington
Lions Club (for the homeless and poverty-stricken) 744-9844 Contact: David
Thrift
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p
301-2400 Ex-felon referral service and use of
computers for job searching. |
| Voice Mail |
Community Voice Mail provides free
voice mail for those who cannot afford a phone, making it possible to give
a personal phone number on job applications etc. and receive messages at any
phone (free on most pay phones). |
Volunteer to
help others |
Salvation Army,
contact Calanthea at 301-4846. |
| Voter Information |
Voter Information
|
| Wanted / Missing Persons |
Missing Persons
|
| Weather |
How
COLD
is it going to be
tonight? Click
HERE (click your BACK button when done)
Storm Update: 630-INFO and 630-2472 and 1-800-207-8236 |
Websites,
Reentry |
360 Degrees Perspectives on
the criminal justice system.
www.360degrees.org
Homeless American By a former
homeless person who knows the ropes.
Prison Fellowship International
The mission of Prison Fellowship is to mobilize and assist the Christian
community in its ministry to prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims, and their
families; and in the advancement of restorative justice.
Reentry National Media Outreach Campaign
The Reentry National Media Outreach Campaign is designed to support the work
of community and faith-based organizations through offering media resources
that will facilitate community discussion and decision making about
solution-based reentry programs.
Restorative Justice Community
provides a searchable database of reentry and restorative justice programs
around the country.
The National H.I.R.E. Network
provides lists of governmental agencies and community-based organizations in
each state that may be of assistance in providing job-related and legal
services, answering questions arising from having a criminal record, or
offering referrals to other useful organizations.
Relief from the Collateral Consequences of a
Criminal Conviction, by Margaret Colgate Love,
includes fact sheets that describe state law regarding loss of rights due to
a felony conviction, process of restoration, pardon/expungement information,
and contact information of corresponding agencies. The state fact sheets can
be downloaded from
The Sentencing Project.
America’s Service Locator is a U.S.
Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that connects individuals to
employment and training opportunities available at local One-Stop Career
Centers. The Web site provides contact information for a range of local
work-related services, including unemployment benefits, career development,
and educational opportunities.
LawHelp helps low and moderate
income people find free legal aid programs in their communities, and answers
to questions about their legal rights.
The National Directory of Programs for Women with Criminal
Justice Involvement, a partnership between the
National Institute of Corrections and the Women’s Prison Association,
provides information on programs and services for women in the criminal
justice system. The database includes programs and services for women at all
stages of criminal justice involvement, both in correctional facilities and
in the community. |
Websites,
Community &
Faith Based |
Reentry Partnerships: A Guide for States & Faith-Based and
Community Organizations, Council of State
Governments Justice Center (2008). This guide provides recommendations to
improve collaboration between government agencies and faith-based and
community organizations.
Sustaining Grassroots Community-Based Programs: A Toolkit for
Community- and Faith-Based Service Providers, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (2008). This toolkit is designed to
help grassroots community and faith-based organizations develop their
service delivery capacity. It addresses organizational assessment and
readiness, effective marketing strategies, financial management,
sustainability, and results-oriented evaluation.
Balancing Justice with Mercy: An Interfaith Guide for
Creating Healing Communities, Progressive National
Baptist Convention / The Annie E. Casey Foundation (2008). This guide,
developed for an interfaith audience in secular language, illuminates the
Healing Communities model. This model seeks to engage congregations in
restoration and healing people in their own congregations who have been
affected by crime and incarceration.
Ready4Reentry: Prisoner Reentry Toolkit for Faith-Based and
Community Initiatives, U.S. Department of Labor
(2006). This toolkit, based on the Ready4Work model, is a promising
practices guide for small- to medium-size faith-based and community
organizations interested in starting or bolstering their reentry efforts.
Key Components for an Effective Reentry Program: A Guide to
Matching National Service Programs with Weed and Seed and Other Citywide
Initiatives on Prisoner Reentry, U.S. Department
of Justice. This publication is designed as a reference for organizations
and communities interested in developing or enhancing prisoner reentry
programs. This information is geared toward community-based organizations
and Weed and Seed sites using national service resources, specifically
AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members.U.S. Dept of Justice Reentry http://www.reentry.gov/
Reentry Resource Map
National Reentry Resource
Center
On October 6, 2009, the Council of State Governments Justice
Center launched the National Reentry Resource Center, designed to advance
the safe and successful reentry of individuals from prisons and jails into
their communities. Those served by the Resource Center include states,
tribes, territories, local governments, service providers, nonprofit
organizations, and adult/juvenile correctional institutions. Visit the
National Reentry
Resource Center to learn more.
|
Websites,
Florida State |
Aleph Institute Special Population
- Jews
Broward Sheriff's Office
Reentry Resource Guide
COPS State Contacts
DOL Service Locator
Florida Department of Corrections
Statewide Community Resource Directory
HUD State Contacts
Miami-Dade Reentry Task Force
2010 Reentry Resource Guide
Pinellas County Ex-Offender Reentry Coalition
Online Service Directory
Social Security Regional and Local Offices
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
Guidebook for Incarcerated Veterans in Florida |
Western
Union |
Western Union
Call Western Union at
1-800-325-6000, or visit
www.westernunion.com to find the nearest Western Union
location
Western Union Quick Collect from anywhere in the United States. All three Quick Collect products are
subject to different fees, send amounts, and other restrictions in certain
states. Standard fee for over-the-counter Quick Collect transaction at a
Western Union location is $9.95. Deposit will post to offender’s account
within 24 hours.
For phone
credit card transactions - call
Western Union at 1-800-634-3422 (Press 2 to send Q/C payment)
For Web transactions, visit
www.westernunion.com
For each Quick Collect transaction the following information must
be provided:
| Pay to: |
FDCJ-Inmate Trust Fund Code |
| City and State: |
FDCJ/FL |
| Account number with Facility:
|
Offender’s FDCJ number and
offender’s last name |
| Attention: |
Offender’s last name, offender’s
first name |
|
| Women |
National Women's Prison Project
The NWPP embraces women returning home while providing needed survival
skills in a holistic approach to the "invisible" female offender population.
This comprehensive reentry model was designed by an exoffender in
collaboration with resources in the community.
U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against
Women The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
handles the Department’s legal and policy issues regarding violence against
women, coordinated Departmental efforts, provided national and international
leadership, received international visitors interested in learning about the
federal government’s role in addressing violence against women, and
responded to requests for information regarding violence against women.
Women's Prison Association WPA is a service and advocacy organization committed
to helping women with criminal justice histories realize new possibilities
for themselves and their families.
National Directory: Programs for Women w/Criminal
Justice Involvement This nationwide resource,
developed by the National Institute of Corrections in partnership with the
Women's Prison Association, provides profiles of programs and services for
women at all stages of criminal justice involvement, both in correctional
facilities and in the community. |
| Work Release |
There are 26 work release facilities
in Florida. To be eligible for work release, an offender must meet the
following criteria: (1) be in custody at least 90 days; (2) have no
disciplinary reports for the previous 90 days; (3) be at community custody
security level; and (4) have only 7 to 18 months remaining on his/her
sentence. Work release participants leave the facilities for work during the
day and return to the facility during non-working hours.
Work Release Services
Florida Department of Corrections
2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-410-4373 or Fax 850-922-4178
Web Site:
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/inmates/wr.html
|
| Workforce |
See "Employment" Category
above.
Department of Labor (DOL)
JREC
1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p
301-2400 Ex-felon referral service and use of
computers for job searching.
National Association of Workforce Boards NAWB represents the interests of the nation's
Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs). Across the country, over 600 state and
local WIBs are providing workforce development leadership in their
communities. The business-led WIBs have the critical role of governance and
oversight of the federal resources that support the operations of the
national network of taxpayer-supported One-Stop Career Centers and federal
training investments.
National H.I.R.E. Network
The goal of the National H.I.R.E. Network is to increase the number and
quality of job opportunities available to people with criminal records by
changing public policies, employment practices and public opinion. The
National H.I.R.E. Network also provides training and technical assistance to
agencies working to improve the employment prospects for people with
criminal records.
Safer Foundation The mission
of the Safer Foundation is to reduce recidivism by supporting, through a
full spectrum of services, the efforts of former offenders to become
productive, law abiding members of communities.
U.S. Department of Labor
US Department of Labor, Office of Youth Services
To prepare youth for the 21st century workforce, the Employment and Training
Administration, Office of Workforce Investment, Division of Youth Services
coordinates youth workforce development investments. |
| Workman's
Compensation |
Florida Job Service 215 Market
St |
Work Release
Info |
On it's own page HERE
|
| Other |
Thanksgiving Food Baskets:
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 356-8641 Register early November
Christmas Gifts/Tree:
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 356-8641 Register in November |
|
Government Agencies
|
FBI, 7820 Arlington Expressway,
Suite 200, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Fire Department non-emergency - 904-630-0529
First Gov www.usa.gov
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement: A - Z Index
INDEX
Inmate Home Address Map:
http://www.sprwatch.org/map.html
Jacksonville Police Dept 904-630-3100
Jax ReEntery Center (JREC) 1024 Superior St 32254 M-F 8a-4p 301-2400 Ex-felon case
management, services and referrals.
Jax Transportation Agency (JTA) - 904-630-3181
National Criminal Justice Referral Services, PO Box 6000, Rockville MD
20849-6000 800-851-3420
AskReentry@ncjrs.gov
Office of Justice Programs
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/
Police Non-Emergency Number: 904-630-0500
State Attorney's Office - 904-630-2400
U.S. Dept of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice |
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Other Pages That May Be Of
Help or Interest:
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Apprenticeships |
I.D. Requirements |
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Facility Directory |
Map of Region 2
Correctional Facilities | Map
of Federal Prisons |
| Glossary |
Advocacy |
Statutes |
Legislation |
National Initiatives |
Policy Recommendations |
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Search for an Offender |
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