Thousands of inmates are released each year without access to, or knowledge of, the support networks to help them transition back into society. Inmates are sometimes released from jail with nothing but clothes on their backs. The Southern Kentucky Reentry Council has created some initiatives to help this population after they are released. Our council put together programs to help the inmates that have nothing after they are released.
One of the initiatives we currently have in place is our backpack program. Our backpacks include over 10 toiletries items such as razors, shaving cream, hygiene products, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, all donated items.
The Southern Kentucky Reentry Council’s current initiatives:
- Free Toiletries Backpack Program (over 10 items) for inmates exiting jail
- Purchase IDs & Birth Certificates for inmates prior to the release date
- Sponsor Pre-Release Classes at county jails
- Sponsor Moral Recognition Therapy Classes/Books
- Sponsor Parenting Classes/Books
- Sponsor Anger Management Classes/Books
- Purchase reading glasses for all South Central Kentucky regional jails
- Sponsor Expungement Sessions in all South Central Kentucky counties
- Sponsor the Work Release Jobs Program in Warren County Jail
- Voucher for Clothes
- Transportation Passes
- Housing Assistance
- And many other opportunities for our service population (See our resource page for more details)
- Southern Kentucky Reentry Council Community Scholarship
Offering Hope. Building Futures.
The Southern Kentucky Reentry Council is proud to announce the launch of the Community Scholarship Program — created to support individuals and families impacted by incarceration who are working toward a brighter future through education, training, or personal development.
We believe everyone deserves a second chance. This scholarship is designed to break down barriers, provide encouragement, and invest in the success of our neighbors who are building new paths for themselves and their families.
Please see our Resource Page for more details on the Scholarship!
