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Re-Entry Resources Mentorship Program and Support Division
Re-entry Resources Support Services
Texas Prisons Alliance offers comprehensive re-entry support through our dedicated division. We provide tailored assistance to incarcerated individuals nearing release or those who have already been released from prison, regardless of gender. Our resources include access to felon-friendly employment opportunities, housing assistance, educational programs, and more.
Re-Entry Mentorship Program
Texas Prisons Alliance proudly presents our Re-Entry Mentorship program, designed with a strong commitment to reducing recidivism rates. Our seasoned volunteers are dedicated to supporting your emotional transition into the free world while providing guidance for your success in seizing your second chance. We approach mentorship with utmost sincerity, offering personalized assistance tailored to your unique needs. Our mentors will diligently work with you, providing step-by-step support to ensure your comfort throughout the process. If you seek guidance and aspire to make the most of your second chance, our mentors are here to help you fulfill your potential.
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This specialized re-entry department aims to address the diverse needs of individuals transitioning from incarceration to mainstream society. The mentors play a pivotal role, leveraging their own experiences to provide valuable support and guidance. The program is designed to assist with various aspects of reintegration, including securing housing, employment, and accessing essential resources. Ultimately, the Texas Prison Alliance is committed to breaking the cycle of recidivism by equipping ex-incarcerated individuals with the tools, resources, and mentorship necessary to build a foundation for success in their post-prison lives. Through their multifaceted approach, the organization strives to foster positive change and contribute to a more inclusive and supportive community for those seeking to reintegrate after serving their time.
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If you need Re-entry assistance please go to our "Request for Assistance" tab on this website and someone will contact you within 24-48 hours.
Steve Landers
Veterans Re-Entry Resource and Support Division
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“I'm a medically retired combat Veteran who has experience both inside and outside of the prison walls. I serve as an advocate to the Veterans and their family members by assisting with navigating the intricacies of the service member's benefits before, during, and after incarceration - including VA Disability Compensation, transfer to Veterans' dorms/pods where available, and post-release housing and job resources that are specifically available to the Veteran community. “.
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Jessica Pillow
Women's Re-Entry Mentor
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“I have lived the life of an incarcerated individual in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 10 years. I understand on a deep level the concern that loved ones have for their incarcerated individuals, but I know firsthand the system works and the best avenues of rehabilitation. Many things need to be addressed that happen on the other side of those gates and will only happen with support. This is for the ones that we left behind. I have navigated my successful reentry for over a year."
Hebrews 13:3 "Remember those who are in prison, as though you are in prison with them, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
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Jason Wysong
Re-Entry Mentor
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"My passion for serving our Brothers & Sisters behind the Walls began when I was first invited to become an In-Prison Volunteer Mentor with my church at the Eastham Unit in 2015. In 2016, I took on a Volunteer Mentor Coordinator role at the Byrd Unit. I have chartered, Lead, & Served as a Mentor at 5 other Units since (Wynne, Ferguson, Ellis, Vance, & Walls Unit). In addition, I have served on Inside teams for Kairos/Jubilee, Bill Glass Ministries, Mike Barber Ministries, Bridges to Life (at Plane State Women’s Unit), the H.O.N.O.R Mentoring Program for Incarcerated Veterans, Alpha Ministries (Vance Unit) & the Prison Entrepreneur Program (at Cleveland Unit) as a Volunteer Business Plan Advisor. Through working on the inside & learning about the need for Change in the Reentry system on the Outside including Second Chance Legislation. I took on a Volunteer Justice Advocacy Ambassador role with Prison Fellowship where there is an opportunity to petition our legislators for change & better opportunities for those in Reentry. Over the past few years I have led Prison Ministry Programs & special projects from Cookie deliveries to Hygiene Product collections for both men’s & women’s Units at several houses of worship. Today I have the Honor of serving on the Board for the Christian Restorative Justice Mentors Association (C.R.J.M.A) serving to Facilitate the Education, Training, & Resources for In-Prison Mentor Programming. Supporting Prison Chaplains & Volunteer Mentor Coordinators to assist in the goal of Reducing Recidivism."
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Vacant
Re-Entry Resource Support Administrator
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“My name is Mary Ann, and I live in West Texas. I have been working in higher education for about 13 years. I like to help students achieve and reach their goals, which is why I like working in higher education. I have a bachelor’s degree and am working on my master’s degree in education. I have worked as a GED instructor for two years and love helping students get their GEDs. I wanted to volunteer at TPA as a Re-entry mentor to help formally incarcerated individuals transition back into society. So many obstacles are in the way of them being successful. I want to be a part of TPA to help educate families and guide and support formally incarcerated individuals to find resources to help them succeed back in society. I am excited to participate in TPA and look forward to helping.”
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Fefe Aylesworth
Re-Entry Resource Support Administrator
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“Having a healthy support system and resources available to those who greatly desire to succeed beyond the walls and chains of their circumstances is extremely beneficial. I have learned that we cannot fix or change our loved ones or others we care about who are suffering the consequences of their behaviors. We can, however, remain supportive to them without enabling them to help prevent the negative consequences of repeated behaviors that affect them and the ones that love them. That desire in my heart is also, to be able to help others, if even just one, to know success through making better choices because they are supported in the best way possible through encouragement, resources available to them, and even with hands held in prayer.“
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