Reentry services are provided to justice-involved individuals recently released from incarceration. Individuals in this population need jobs in order to reenter society and become self-sufficient members of their communities.
EDSI provides:
Skills assessment through our proprietary Skilldex system
Job readiness workshops
Job search assistance
Case management and referrals to agencies for help in removing barriers to employment
Job placement
Job retention
Peer group support to deal with the difficulties of living on their own, adjusting to a new job, and reconnecting with family members
Many ex-offenders are court-ordered to contribute to the financial support of their children. Holding a job is crucial to reuniting with their children and taking part in their lives on a consistent basis.
