WINNER & ASSOCIATES STRENGTH BASED RE-ENTRY PROGRAM

Youths that have been confined to juvenile detention or residential facilities may face numerous challenges upon release. These challenges can affect social and emotional well- being, which can distress transitioning back into the community, home, and school setting.

Such young people can also face the potential threat of further legal issues, based on choices and actions made upon release. To reduce additional crises, Winner’s Re-Entry Programs comprehensively addresses: family dynamic, substance use, peer associations, school conflict and achievement, and mental, behavioral, and physical health.

Winner’s Re-Entry Programs emphasizes helping the youth find identity within the community and build a social support network. Winner’s goal is to increase "natural supports" by strengthening interpersonal relationships and utilizing resources that are available through our vocational and educational partnerships. These partnerships, connect the youth with professionals, mentors, educational programing and employment opportunities that reduce recidivism and better prepare the youth for accomplishment.

CURRICULUM

Goals of the curriculum include:

• Development of self by promoting mental and behavioral health awareness through Psychoeducation and Social Emotional Skills Training
• Support towards academic reintegration, resources and assistance with GED, college preparedness and entrepreneurial training
• Step-by-Step direction in vocational training with program partners

THE RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS

The Re-Entry Program is a 12 to16 - week program, divided into 4 phases:

PHASE 1

• Promoting unity within group settings
• Self-exploration through Narrative and Expressive Therapies
• Encouraging mental and behavioral health and goal setting

PHASE 2

• Exposure to re-entry services and assistance
• Exposure to various events and cultural aspects outside of youth’s immediate surroundings
• Exposure to vocational and educational options

PHASE 3

• Understanding cultural elements involved in reentering society
• Gang navigation and future planning
• Decision making/problem-solving, for improved social functioning
• Examination of support systems and community resources

PHASE 4

• Promoting effective communication • Understanding the importance of branding and imagery
• Vocational and educational assistance

PARTICIPATE TODAY

If you think you may benefit from a Re-Entry Program or know someone who may, please call: 201-289-4460 or email [email protected] - a trained associate will assist you with an individualized care plan.

Current Active MOU	Bergen CMO
Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Employment / Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Supported Employment Family & Support Services Case Management
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anxiety Behavioral Family Conflict & Distress Mental Health Substance Use Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Bullying Child Abuse / Neglect Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence Gang Prevention Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Behavioral Assistance Certified Social Emotional Learning (SEL) CSOC Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Intensive In-Community (IIC) Services Mentoring Outreach Services Professional Services / Wraparound Psychological / Psychiatric Evals Substance Abuse Evaluations Outpatient Services Alternative Therapies Assessment / Evaluation Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Creative Arts Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Play Therapy Social Skills Treatment Settings Detention Center Home Office / Practice
Payment Options	DCP&P Contracted Service Managed Care Medicaid Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans State Funding State-Public Contracted Service System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Language Spoken	American Sign Language (ASL) Arabic Portuguese Spanish
Areas Served	Bergen County Essex County Hudson County Middlesex County Morris County Passaic County Somerset County Union County Warren County State-Wide

Last Updated: 08/10/23