Adult Reentry
Workforce Program
for justice-involved adults
This program supports justice-involved adults facing barriers to stability and employment, including limited work history, lack of educational opportunities, housing instability, and systemic discrimination. Many of the individuals we serve are rebuilding their lives after involvement with:
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Jail and prison
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Court-ordered treatment programs
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Probation and parole
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Substance use recovery programs
Our Approach
Our approach begins before release whenever possible, ensuring individuals have support and connection in place before reentering the community. We focus not only on job placement, but on long-term retention and stability by providing wraparound support that addresses the real-life barriers people face. Through mentorship, guidance, and workforce development, we help create pathways to livable wages and sustainable careers—not just employment.
The Impact of Our Program
Employment placement goal annually
Majority of employed clients do not reoffend
26
Of clients placed into jobs paying $23+/hour or more
What is livable wage?
Increasing focus on career advancement and wage growth
This is the threshold where individuals can begin to meet basic needs, support their families, and achieve long-term stability.
$23 per hour or higher.
At Justice Jobs of Maryland, a livable wage is defined as
60
+
%
%
"
Before this program, I felt like every door was already closed on me. Justice Jobs gave me more than employment. They gave me support, structure, and people who actually believed I could build a better future. Now I have a stable job, I’m supporting my family, and for the first time in a long time, I feel proud of where my life is headed.
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- Program Participant
How Our Program Works
STEP 1
Intake & Assessment
STEP 2
Job Readiness Training
STEP 3
GED & Education Support
STEP 4
Job Placement
STEP 5
Retention & Advancement
We identify each client’s skills, barriers, and goals to build an individualized employment plan.
Clients receive hands-on support in:
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Resume building
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Interview preparation
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Workplace expectations
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Financial literacy
Clients without a diploma are connected to our GED program, with:
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Enrollment support
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Scholarships (when available)
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Laptop access
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Ongoing encouragement and accountability
We connect clients directly to second-chance employers and prioritize rapid placement.
We stay with clients after placement to:
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Support job retention
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Address workplace challenges
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Help clients move toward higher wages and career growth
Community Impact
Employment creates ripple effects far beyond the individual. Stable work reduces recidivism, strengthens families, increases community safety, and helps break cycles of poverty and incarceration. When individuals have access to meaningful employment, mentorship, and livable wages, they are more likely to secure housing, support their children, contribute to the local economy, and build long-term stability. By investing in second chances, we help create healthier communities and a stronger workforce for Maryland.
Join Our Community Reentry Hub
Successful reentry takes more than employment alone. Our Community Reentry Hub is a weekly Saturday program where people, speakers, and resources come together in one welcoming space. It connects individuals with additional resources, support services, and community partners to help navigate the challenges of rebuilding and moving forward. Explore the resources available to support your next steps.