Cornerstone Reentry Programs
12:26 PM Posted by CANBlog
Welcome Back/Tarrant County is a faith based non-profit initiative, a division of Cornerstone Assistance Network whose goal is to help ex-offenders return to society and become positive citizens, help improve the surrounding community, and prevent them from returning to prison. This ministry was founded in 2003 in partnership with Restorative Justice Ministries in Huntsville. It has grown with support and guidance from First Baptist Church in Huntsville, Texas Baptist Men, and Tarrant Baptist Association.
Welcome Back/Tarrant County is introduced to the ex-offender during their first visit to the parole office. This is a mandatory meeting for the ex-offender. They are introduced to restrictions, health issues and social services by state appointees. The decisions they make upon arrival from prison will determine the success of their re-entry and perhaps the rest of their life.
Most have confusion about their future. They now have to deal with a label. They also have restrictions and fees to pay and the lack of employment opportunities. They have many needs, most important of which is the acceptance and encouragement of a loving church home.
For more information about WelcomeBack/Tarrant County, please contact Jerry Cabluck.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"
2 Corinthians 5:17
New Creations is dedicated to serving women releasing from Dawson State Jail to Tarrant County. We believe that life change comes through relationships and New Creations is committed to providing mentor relationships and support to these women.
New Creations participants will meet with a mentor in prison for 6 months and walk with the mentor at least 12 months after release. The woman will also take life skill classes and have a New Creations case manager who will assist with housing, educational planning, financial planning, mental health and substance abuse issues while offering ministry support to the New Creations participant's family.
What is Reentry Mentoring?
Reentry Mentoring involves developing a relationship while incarcerated and continuing the relationship after release for one year.
Why Reentry Mentoring?
Independent research of faith-based prison programs conducted by Byron Johnson (ISR Research Report) indicates that "continued pre- and post-release mentoring is central to both the offender's spiritual transformation and rehabilitation." Johnson also stated that, "mentor contact is associated with lower rates of recidivism."
Did You Know?
For more information on New Creations or being a mentor:
Kelly Purselley, Reentry Services Director
817.343.0492
Cheryl Campbell, Reentry Mentor Coordinator
214.577.2703
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00
For more information about WelcomeBack/Tarrant County, please contact Jerry Cabluck.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"
2 Corinthians 5:17
New Creations is dedicated to serving women releasing from Dawson State Jail to Tarrant County. We believe that life change comes through relationships and New Creations is committed to providing mentor relationships and support to these women.
New Creations participants will meet with a mentor in prison for 6 months and walk with the mentor at least 12 months after release. The woman will also take life skill classes and have a New Creations case manager who will assist with housing, educational planning, financial planning, mental health and substance abuse issues while offering ministry support to the New Creations participant's family.
What is Reentry Mentoring?
Reentry Mentoring involves developing a relationship while incarcerated and continuing the relationship after release for one year.
Why Reentry Mentoring?
Independent research of faith-based prison programs conducted by Byron Johnson (ISR Research Report) indicates that "continued pre- and post-release mentoring is central to both the offender's spiritual transformation and rehabilitation." Johnson also stated that, "mentor contact is associated with lower rates of recidivism."
Did You Know?
- 97% of Texas inmates will be releasing to communities throughout Texas.
- Women are the fastest growing segment of the prison population. This rise is primarily due to mandatory sentencing for drug offenses.
- Women are almost twice as likely as men to be back behind bars within a year after release, typically due to drug-related or property offense driven by addiction.
For more information on New Creations or being a mentor:
Kelly Purselley, Reentry Services Director
817.343.0492
Cheryl Campbell, Reentry Mentor Coordinator
214.577.2703
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00
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