Re-Entry Illinois

Education and Job Training

Please take a look at Back to School: A Guide to Continuing Your Education After Prison, developed by the John Jay College Prisoner Reentry Institute for more information on post-release educational participation.

Getting Your Needs Met

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- Understanding the System:

  What is a jail, or prison, etc?

- Parole and Probation:

  Resources and Requirements

- Getting Identification: 

  Tips and Tricks

- Getting Public Benefits:

  SSI, SSDI, LINK, Medicaid, etc.

- Getting Housing: 

  Finding a place to live

- Getting Support Services:

  Help may be available to you

- Getting a Job:

  A career is possible after

  release