Welcome to the Reentry Support Resource Hub
Reentry doesn’t come with a manual—so we created one. Whether you’re the one coming home, the family member waiting and hoping, or the professional trying to help someone rebuild, this space is for you.
Here, we don’t sugarcoat the journey. We speak truth, name the hard things, and provide real tools rooted in lived experience, trauma education, and solution-focused support. These resources are designed to help you recognize the symptoms of Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS), rebuild trust, manage emotions, create structure, and move forward—one step at a time.
This isn’t about fixing broken people. It’s about giving strong people the right support. Choose the section that fits where you are, and download the tools you need to keep going.
Check Back Often for New Tools and Support
Reentry isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither are the tools we offer. This page is updated regularly with new printable resources designed to meet you where you are. Every download is easy to print and use on your own, with your family, or in a professional setting. Whether you’re starting over, standing by someone who is, or guiding others through reentry, you’ll find tools here that speak to the real work. Bookmark this page and come back often. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do this alone.
FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS
You’ve done the time—now it’s time to take back your life. These tools will help you rebuild your mind, manage emotions, and prepare for work and relationships after release.
Reentry Journal Prompts: Processing the Past, Planning the Future
A collection of 20 thought-provoking questions to help returning citizens reflect on their prison experience, reframe their story, and start setting intentions for the road ahead.
Job Readiness Skills Checklist
A self-assessment and checklist to help individuals identify soft skills, transferable strengths, and areas where they may need more support before applying for work.
The Morning Grounding Routine (10 Minutes to Reset Your Mind)
A self-assessment and checklist to help individuals identify soft skills, transferable strengths, and areas where they may need more support before applying for work.
Post-Incarceration Syndrome Self-Check
Identify symptoms of PICS and how they might be affecting your everyday life.
Reentry Goal Map: 30-Day Focus Plan
Simple prompts to help you create personal goals across your first 30 days.
Weekly Emotional Tracker: Head, Heart, Hands Edition
Track your mental focus, emotional energy, and daily actions each week.
Trauma Reflection Worksheet
A guided worksheet to help individuals impacted by incarceration reflect, heal, and grow through trauma—with prompts, examples, and space to write.
FAMILY MEMBERS
You weren’t behind bars—but you’ve felt the impact too. These resources are for you to better understand your loved one, protect your peace, and strengthen your role in their healing journey.
Letter to Families: Understanding PICS
A plainspoken explanation of Post-Incarceration Syndrome and what it means for your loved one—and you.
Reentry Conversation Starters: Building Bridges Without Pushing Too Hard
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say—or when to stay silent. This guide includes low-pressure, open-ended questions that help rebuild connection and trust without overwhelming your loved one.
Family Healing Guide: What To Say, What To Avoid
Scripts, real-life examples, and practical do’s and don’ts for rebuilding trust.
Signs You’re Carrying Vicarious Trauma
When someone you love has been incarcerated, you often carry the emotional weight too. This self-check tool helps family members identify symptoms of vicarious trauma and understand how to begin releasing it.
Boundaries & Burnout Prevention Plan
A self-care plan to help you show up for your loved one—without losing yourself.
Family Role Reset: How to Shift from Fixer to Supporter
It’s easy to slip into the role of rescuer after release. This guide breaks down how to set healthy expectations, encourage accountability, and still be present without carrying everything.
Trauma Reflection Worksheet
A guided worksheet to help individuals impacted by incarceration reflect, heal, and grow through trauma—with prompts, examples, and space to write.
REENTRY PROFESSIONALS
You’re on the front lines of reintegration. Equip yourself with trauma-informed, solution-focused tools to serve more effectively.
PICS Overview & Manifestation Chart
A one-page cheat sheet explaining the signs of Post-Incarceration Syndrome across the Head, Heart, and Hands.
The PICS-Informed Intake Guide
A set of powerful, trauma-informed intake questions to help you identify symptoms of Post-Incarceration Syndrome early—and respond with clarity, compassion, and structure.
Weekly Coaching & Case Management Notes Template
Streamlined template to track progress, symptoms, and client goals through a PICS-informed lens.
Communication Barriers Cheat Sheet
Not every “difficult” client is resistant—some are simply in survival mode. This quick guide breaks down common PICS-based communication barriers and what they really mean.
Reentry Professional Companion Guide: Talking About Trauma
Sample phrases, reflection questions, and tips for responding to clients stuck in survival mode.
Solution-Focused Brief Coaching (SFBC) Micro-Toolkit
Practical SFBC questions, sample session outlines, and tips for helping clients move from trauma to possibility—without staying stuck in the story.
Real Stories. Real Healing. Real Talk.
These books don’t sugarcoat life after prison — they speak to the silent struggles,
the emotional aftermath, and the path to healing.
“What you are doing with your book and messages is going to have an impact for DECADES to come. You discuss critically important issues in a way that the public will understand them and begin to ‘care’. Thank you!!” – Dr. Lisa, Expert on Suicide in Jails, Prisons, and Juvenile Justice
“This book clearly breaks down what those of us who have experienced incarceration go through (mentally) as we navigate the process of reintegrating back into society. As much as we appreciate the fact that we’ve been blessed with this opportunity to rejoin society, we can’t pretend that incarceration didn’t affect our mental well-being.” – Jose Burgos, Formerly Incarcerated
Bulk Book Orders & Program Pricing
Are you part of a reentry program, correctional facility, counseling center, or community organization?
The Second Sentence and Wife After Prison; Caught in The Aftermath are both available at discounted bulk pricing for institutions, classrooms, and group programs. These powerful resources are designed to spark real conversations, build awareness of Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS), and support trauma-informed reentry.
Send us a message with your organization name, quantity needed, and any special requests. We’re happy to work with you.
Contact us for details today.
Let’s put healing and education into more hands.