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We stand firm in our dedication to advocacy and support. Our resolve to provide essential resources and assistance ensures that incarcerated citizens in Maine and their families can rely on us during challenging times.
Parole Presentation Series ~ Part 2
In this informative video, Nicole Lund and Jan Collins make the case for reinstating parole in Maine. Their presentation, held at the University of Maine at Farmington's Emery Community Arts Center, discusses the vital process of parole and the significant improvement it holds for individuals and society.
Addressing Justice Related Issuess in Maine
Frank Zarro, founder of Society Impact, sheds a light on the deficiencies of Maine’s criminal legal system as it relates to racial inequality, underfunded reentry and rehabilitation programs and the lack of parole legislation, and what it will require for the state of Maine to begin fulfilling its neglected constitutional responsibilities.
Parole Presentation Series ~ Part 1 - Mass Incarceration
On November 14th , Nicole Lund led a discussion on Mass Incarceration in order to minimize stigma and shame that surrounds this topic. Lund began the conversation with an overview of what incarceration in America is today, statistical information, and a brief history lesson followed by why she is passionate about this line of work. “It is my hope that by the end of this conversation, you’ll see the importance of addressing this very significant issue in our society.” Lund explained.
Gender Justice and Participatory Pretrial Training Video Presentation
Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) offered a free virtual training on how to reduce jail populations and increase safety and well-being for women, primary caretakers, and their children through a focus on gender justice in pretrial.
No Penobscot County Jail Expansion
Penobscot County Jail (PCJ) in Bangor has been overcrowded for a decade. The county’s solution is to spend tens of millions of dollars to build an enormous new jail. We think there are better options - ones to make our communities safer and healthier, and save taxpayers money.
Northern Maine Regional Reentry Center
The Northern Maine Regional Reentry Center (NMRRC) is designed to assist men and women who are from Maine and have been convicted of a federal offense with successful reintegration back into their community.
Community Concepts, Inc. (Lewiston)
Since 1965, Community Concepts, Inc. has offered a variety of housing, economic development and social services for the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties of Maine. These services support both the basic needs of low income families and promotes self- sufficiency.
Community Concepts, Inc. (South Paris)
Since 1965, Community Concepts, Inc. has offered a variety of housing, economic development and social services for the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties of Maine. These services support both the basic needs of low income families and promotes self- sufficiency.
The Southern Maine Re-Entry Center
The Southern Maine Re-entry Center (SMRC) is designed to give women the skills and experience they need to successfully live as positive citizens and employees after they transition from state correctional facilities into their home communities.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Of Maine
The ACLU of Maine is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights.
The Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast
The Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast provides mentoring for adult and juvenile offenders in Knox and Waldo Counties and in four additional counties (Washington, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Hancock) in conjunction with the Maine Coast Regional Reentry Center, as well as an innovative process for dealing with behavior issues in the schools statewide.
The Restorative Justice Institute of Maine
The Restorative Justice Institute was founded in 2011 to take the best practices of restorative justice from existing efforts currently underway and foster their expansion and growth throughout communities across the state.
Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center
The Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center (MCRRC) in Belfast, Maine is a residential reentry center designed to give incarcerated men the skills and experience they need to successfully live as positive citizen and employees after they transition into their home communities.
Maine ReEntry Northeast Dream Center
Our ReEntry Network includes all the phases needed to assist people exiting incarceration on a statewide level. We have an integrated Case Management Program to help guide them to needed services.
My Sister's Keeper
Network of volunteers assist with community re-entry and avoiding recidivism through a lay-mentoring relationship and by providing material and other resource assistance; material assistance may include furniture, clothing, personal care items, or limited financial assistance.
Volunteers for Hancock Jail Residents (VHJR)
Communications bridge between the outside and inside community at Hancock County Jail; 1-to-1 visiting/mentoring, post-release referral services, stress reduction, anger management; computer, writing, and exercise classes; volunteer opportunities.
Straight Ahead Ministries of Maine
Straight Ahead Ministries of Maine is dedicated to seeing Jesus Christ transform the lives of juvenile & adult offenders.