
Faith communities identify 6-8 individuals committed to developing a supportive, caring relationship with an incarcerated person who will be returning to their community as their neighbor. Trained care team members regularly visit and correspond with the incarcerated neighbor and help him/her prepare for release. Prior to release, the care team and neighbor develop a covenant agreement of expectations and commitment to activities necessary for successful re-entry, reintegration and restorative relationships. The care team provides practical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the transition to community life.