Start Your Journey

How to Get Started

Beginning the Journey of Restoration

Entering this program is intentional, structured, and supportive. Whether someone is currently incarcerated or recently released, the process is designed to provide clarity, stability, and direction from the very first step.

1️⃣ Expression of Interest

The journey begins when an individual:

Submits a written request (from inside a facility),
Is referred by a chaplain, counselor, or reentry officer, or
Contacts the ministry directly after release.

Family members may also initiate an inquiry on behalf of a loved one.

Every inquiry receives an informational packet explaining the program structure, expectations, and commitment required.

2️⃣ Intake & Assessment

After initial contact, the participant completes an intake process that includes:

Personal history overview
Educational background
Employment experience
Reentry needs assessment (housing, identification, support system)
Personal goals statement.

This step is not about judgment — it is about understanding readiness and identifying the level of support required

3️⃣ Commitment Agreement

Before enrollment, participants review and sign a Participation Covenant. This outlines:

Attendance expectations
Behavioral standards
Accountability requirements
Confidentiality guidelines
Personal responsibility principles

The program emphasizes discipline and integrity from day one. Participation is voluntary but structured.

4️⃣ Pre-Release Track (If Still Incarcerated)

Participants who are still incarcerated begin immediately with:

Identity restoration coursework
Toltec-based cognitive reframing exercises
Financial literacy foundations
Personal Restoration Plan development

Teachings are informed by principles that focusing on self-mastery, disciplined speech, and personal accountability.

A case steward works with the participant 90–120 days before release to develop a written Reentry Blueprint.

5️⃣ Post-Release Activation (First 30 Days)

Upon release, participants:

Meet with their assigned case steward
Confirm housing arrangements
Begin weekly check-ins
Enroll in institute classes
Enter therapeutic healing circles

The first 30 days focus on stabilization, documentation, and employment preparation.

6️⃣ Ongoing Institute Enrollment

Participants enter structured modules covering:

Emotional regulation and trauma healing
Financial literacy and economic planning
Job readiness and employer engagement
Entrepreneurship pathways
Leadership development

Progress is monitored through milestone tracking and goal reviews.

7️⃣ Advancement & Mentorship

After sustained participation (6–12 months), participants may:

Become peer mentors
Assist in facilitating groups
Join leadership cohorts
Support new participants entering the program

The goal is transformation from participant to contributor.

What Is Required to Start?

Willingness to take responsibility
Commitment to structured participation
Openness to personal reflection
Agreement to accountability

No prior education level is required. No financial barrier prevents participation (scholarships or sponsorships are available when applicable).

The First Step Is Simple

Reach out. Request information. Declare readiness.

The journey begins not at release — but at the decision to restore one’s identity and direction.