The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens

Name

The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens

Legal name

The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens

Website

https://thenationalreentrynetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reentry Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Workforce Reentry Programs (Justice-Involved) (EDAAAOAG), Corrections & Reentry Adult Literacy (Justice-Involved Learners) (EDAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Reentry support services
• Criminal justice reform
• Workforce development
• Housing assistance programs
• Restorative justice advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Individual and organizational donations at various levels ($5,000 Platinum, $2,500 Gold, $1,000 Silver, $500 Bronze, $250 VIP, $100 Young Professional) to support reentry services, workforce development, housing programs, and peer mentoring.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from government entities including Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG), ServeDC (CNCS AmeriCorps), and partnerships with government agencies for reentry programs.
3. Participant Stipends: The Ready4Work program provides participants with a $10.50/hr stipend during training, funded through program operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens operates a 'One Stop Shop' model providing comprehensive reentry services to formerly incarcerated individuals (Returning Citizens) and their families. Core services include a 5-week Ready4Work job readiness program with placement support, a 12-month Peer Navigator mentoring program, Reintegration Support Circles using restorative justice, supportive housing, financial literacy through Build Wealth DC, Workers' Rights education, advocacy training, and a 24/7 Reentry Helpline.

Product overview

The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens operates a One Stop Shop model offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for formerly incarcerated individuals. The core programs include the Ready4Work job readiness program (5-week job placement with stipend), Peer Navigator mentoring program (12-month commitment), and Reintegration Support Circles (restorative justice circles). Additional services include a 24/7 Reentry Helpline, Supportive Reentry Housing Initiative, Build Wealth DC financial literacy program, Workers' Rights sessions, and Advocacy Training. The organization also publishes Black Table Talk Magazine and maintains a membership platform. Advocacy initiatives include Unlock the Box (ending solitary confinement) and support for Safe and Free DC legislation. All programs work together to address barriers to reentry including employment, housing, mental health, family reunification, and civic engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ready4Work Program A 5-week comprehensive job readiness and job placement program providing resume building, interview skills training, mock interviews, financial literacy, and employer connections, with a $10.50/hr stipend during training. Designed for justice-impacted individuals seeking employment.
• Peer Navigator Program A formal 12-month mentoring program pairing returning citizens with mentors who have lived experience, with 2-4 hours weekly contact focused on stability and behavioral change during reintegration.
• Reintegration Support Circles A restorative justice model providing network support circles where returning citizens work with case workers and facilitators to build plans for successful transition home.
• Reentry Helpline A free, confidential 24-hour, 365-day-a-year information service (1-844-916-2577) providing resources and referrals for employment, job training, family reunification, food, clothing, housing, mental health, and substance abuse support for returning citizens.
• Supportive Reentry Housing Initiative A housing program offering safe housing and supportive programming for returning citizens facing homelessness and multiple barriers to reintegration.
• Build Wealth DC A financial literacy program assisting selected women in transitioning out of poverty over 3-5 years through goal planning, financial training, holistic well-being collaboration, and a Matched Savings Program.
• Workers' Rights Program A series of educational sessions for returning citizens and community members providing information about workplace rights, employer practices, and resources for those whose rights have been violated, conducted in partnership with Washington Lawyers Committee.
• Community Led Preventive Model A community engagement approach that trains returning citizens in circle-keeping to build trust and relationships within communities, reducing interactions with the criminal legal system.
• National Reentry Network Membership A membership platform designed to serve returning citizens and their families with a consistent and effective support system on an indefinite basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful advocacy for Ban The Box legislation restricting employers from screening job applicants based on criminal history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Public Welfare FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilanthropic foundation supporting the organization's reentry initiatives and programs.
• Circle of Justice Innovations (CJI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in restorative justice and criminal justice reform initiatives.
• It Takes A Village CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity collaborative focused on holistic support for returning citizens.
• ServeDC (CNCS AmeriCorps)coreOthersAmeriCorps program providing volunteer support through national service.
• Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)coreOthersDC government office providing grant funding for reentry programs and services.
• Diverse City FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFund supporting diverse communities and organizations in D.C.
• Core DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on criminal justice coordination in D.C.
• Council for Court Excellence (CCE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working to improve the court system in D.C.
• Reentry Action Network (RAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of reentry organizations working collectively for policy change.
• Voices for a Second Chance (VSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization for second chances and reentry.
• United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW Local 400)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union partnership for workforce development and job placement.
• ONE DCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerD.C.-based organization fighting for economic justice.
• DC Jobs with Justice (DCJWJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition fighting for workers' rights in D.C.
• Public Defender Service (PDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD.C. public defender organization providing legal support and acknowledgment for the organization.
• Washington Lawyers CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal advocacy organization partnering on Workers' Rights programming for returning citizens.
• Justice Policy Institute (JPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice policy research and advocacy organization.
• DC Justice LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice reform organization collaborating on RESTORE Act implementation and Second Chance Amendment Act.
• Georgetown University Justice InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic justice research and advocacy partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• JustLeadershipUSA: National nonprofit led by directly impacted leaders working to cut the U.S. correctional population in half. Comparable through its policy-advocacy focus on reentry reform and lived-experience leadership model aligned with NRNRC's Peer Navigator concept.

Direct peers

• Roca: Massachusetts-based nonprofit operating evidence-based intervention programs for young men and women involved in the justice system. Comparable through its high-intensity, long-term mentoring model similar to NRNRC's Peer Navigator program.
• Fortune Society: New York-based nonprofit offering reentry services including housing, education, employment, and advocacy for formerly incarcerated individuals. Closely mirrors NRNRC's One Stop Shop model with policy advocacy plus direct service delivery.
• Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR): Virginia-based nonprofit providing reentry services including employment, housing, and case management for justice-involved individuals. Closely comparable as a community-based reentry organization with direct service delivery model.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing immediate employment, retention, and career advancement support for people with criminal convictions. Directly comparable to NRNRC's Ready4Work program in serving the same returning-citizen population with workforce-development services.
• The Osborne Association: Multi-state nonprofit serving justice-involved individuals and families through in-prison, reentry, and advocacy programs. Comparable in scope (corrections + community reentry) and emphasis on policy reform alongside direct services.
• Safer Foundation: Chicago-based nonprofit providing employment, housing, and supportive services for people with criminal records. Comparable to NRNRC's workforce and housing pillars with similar reentry-coaching duration.
• Center for Justice Innovation: National nonprofit driving criminal justice reform through community-based programs and research. Comparable through its focus on alternative-to-incarceration models and policy reform work alongside direct service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Large national nonprofit operating employment-focused programs including dedicated reentry and justice-involved workforce services. Comparable through its job-readiness and placement programming for populations facing employment barriers, though it serves broader populations beyond returning citizens.
• Council of State Governments Justice Center: National nonprofit, nonpartisan association that serves policymakers at all levels of government on criminal justice policy. Comparable through its reentry-focused policy work and technical assistance to states, though it operates at the policy level rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/reentrynetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nrnrcblacktabletalk?si=9huTkG7O3kYnu_Ib
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalreentrynetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-national-reentry-network-for-returning-citizens
• Instagraminstagram.com/nationalreentrynetwork
• TikToktiktok.com/@nationalreentrynetwork?_t=ZT-8uckUuIRp6Z&_r=1

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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