Call: (585) 325-7727 | Email: shermond.reid@rocjpc.org | Located at Danforth Community Center, 200 West Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rochester, NY 14611, RTS BUS # 23

Civil and employment support services remove barriers to employment, housing, and family reunification for those involved in the criminal justice system. These empowering support services lead to self-sufficiency through employment and a career.

To participate call 585-325-7727 & speak with JPC Service Coordinators Annette or Myril to learn more and complete a phone intake application.

These services include:

• applying for and obtaining a RAP Sheet, Record of Arrest and Prosecution.
• obtaining a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or Good Conduct
• having criminal records sealed (if eligible) once a rap sheet is obtained
• specialized women’s employment rights workshop (dates TBD)
• obtaining a birth certificate, NYS Non-drivers Identification (required for the RAP sheet) and Social Security card.
• intensive support services for women and men at risk to return to jail/prison.
• referrals to our legal partners
  • advocacy with the employer or the Department of Health for licensure in New York State.
  • addressing re-entry employment rights protected by NYS human rights law and employment law.
• referrals to schooling including GED, high school, or post-secondary training or college.
• referrals for substance abuse or mental health counseling.
• assistance obtaining employment.
• referrals for housing and childcare.

Anyone with an arrest record living in the Monroe County area, or relocating to Monroe County from a county jail or state/federal prison, is eligible to participate in the Civil Action Project.

Safe, affordable and long-term housing with support services leading to self-sufficiency for homeless women and men who have been/are involved in the criminal justice system. This is a small program with a long waiting list.

Housing for the Homeless empowers participants to:

• lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain stable housing.
• maintain DHS, Social Security or employment income.
• link with other organizations that provide additional support services/enrichment
• referrals for substance abuse or mental health counseling.
• enter the Civil Action Project (call office 585-325-7727) to obtain a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or Good Conduct or be approved to seal their criminal record.
• become economically independent through employment.
• enroll in further schooling including GED, high school or post-secondary training or college.

Eligible participants include homeless individuals (living on the streets, motel or in a shelter) with prior involvement in the criminal justice system and a long-term disabling condition. A history of prior incarceration or on probation or parole and living in Monroe County. This is a small program with a long waiting list.

Mothers exiting the criminal justice system receive empowering support services leading to self-sufficiency and a healthy lifestyle.

To participate in this program call 585-325-7727, JPC office and ask to speak to New Journey staff to learn more and complete a phone intake application.

Specific services include:

• Creation of a re-entry plan.
• Assessment for risk of return to jail/prison.
• Obtaining birth certificate, NYS non-driver’s identification and social security card.
• Reunification with children and family members.
• Help obtaining permanent housing and childcare.
• Case management and weekly therapeutic support group post-release.
• Individual mentoring based on interest and availability of mentors.
• Referrals for: substance abuse and mental health treatment, schooling/training, job readiness and employment programs.
• Establishing steps to increasing employability: applying for and obtaining the Rap Sheet, reviewing and correcting it. Preparing an application for a certificate of rehabilitation/sealing.
• Break the cycle of poverty and reduce recidivism.

Eligible participants include women who have exited any of the following jails/prisons within the last 6 months:

• pregnant or have children age 12 or younger.
• grandmothers caring for grandchildren.
• exiting the Monroe County Jail.
• New York State prison or federal prison.
• returning to live in Monroe County or in a contiguous county and able to travel to Rochester periodically.

Trained volunteer mentors provide support and encouragement to incarcerated or recently released women and men.

To request a mentor or become a mentor and/or learn about mentoring call 585-325-7727.

With these tools participants will:

• navigate barriers.
• realize their dreams and become self-sufficient tax paying citizens.

Mentors meet regularly (twice monthly) and provide ongoing encouragement, guidance and feedback to the mentee. Mentors and mentees create an individualized re-entry plan that includes:

• goals and steps needed.

Specific services provided through FCAMP include:

• Referrals to other resources and service:
  • substance abuse and mental health treatment.
  • schooling/training, job readiness and employment programs.
• Housing and child care referrals.
• Preparing an application for a certificate of rehabilitation/sealing. Call the office at 585-325-7727 to start the process and participate in the Civil Action Project.
  • Assistance obtaining a birth certificate, NYS Non-drivers Identification and Social Security card
  • Applying for and obtaining the rap sheet, Record of Arrest and Prosecution.
  • Reviewing/correction of rap sheet.
  • Referrals to Legal Assistance of Western New York, LawNY (LawNY) Monroe County Public Defender’s Office (PD) or Center for Community Alternatives (CCA).
  • Advocacy with the employer or the Department of Health for licensure in New York State.

Eligible participants include individuals incarcerated or exiting the Monroe County Jail, a New York State Prison (Albion or Orleans Correctional Facilities) or a Federal Prison and planning to return to live in Monroe County. Some exceptions are made for those living in a contiguous county and are able to travel to Rochester.