H.O.P.E Reentry Program

Our Reentry Program: WHAT IS C.A.P.R.E.?

C.A.P.R.E. is an acronym that encapsulates the essence of Destiny of H.O.P.E.’s mission to society. This program will consist of a three-tier platform:

(1) Resources 

(2) Family reunification

(3) Prisoner-re-entry.

Directors at DOH believe that all too often, children raised in dysfunctional environments have an increased likelihood of finding themselves being transported through that “School-to-Prison" pipeline. However, in the state of Missouri, 97% of those same individuals return to society.  

Unfortunately, 13% of American youth live in poverty (nearly 13 million). Impoverished communities are among high-risk conditions that elevate the risk probability of youth. This includes, but is not limited to behavioral, social, emotional, and health challenges. These elements rest within four or more of the A.C.E.’s model. These behaviors are often replicated behaviors; wherein, much of these at-risk behaviors have been witnessed by these youth, or they have been the victim thereof. Directors of DOH are seeking to address this issue through three core principles: Education, Building Confidence, and Provided Support.

How will DOH carry out this Agenda? 

With your support, DOH will be facilitating several programs for individuals returning from incarceration. Particularly, “Building Healthier Relationships,” “Substance Use Disorder Program”, “Rediscovering You”, etc. These programs are not cookie-cutter content but are written from the experience of those who have lived a life of risky behaviors, trauma, tragedy, and recovery.

Step 1. Create a “Sanctuary Model” environment, or “Safe Place” that allows peers to feel safe in their change process. This model consists of the presentation of materials through facilitation. Practice exercises through groups and discussions. 

Step 2. Discussions will address how trauma, adversity, chronic stress, and triggers influence individual behaviors based on the lesson plan on the floor for dissection. The Sanctuary Model will have a trauma-informed culture and language that embraces the five stages of change: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.