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Explore a Topic: Free Services and Programs for Ex-Offenders
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Center for Employment Opportunities
32 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 / Phone: 212.422.4430 / Provides job readiness and placement services to men and women returning from prison to NYC. The Neighborhood Work Project offers immediate, paid, short-term employment and prepares participants with needed skills to reenter workforce.
Exodus Transitional Community
161 East 104th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10029 / Phone: 917.492.0990 / Offers workshops about attitudes, life skills, employment assessment and basic computer skills. Ex-offenders have mock interviews, develop resumes and are sent out on job interviews. Provides assistance to ex-offenders who committed violent crimes as well as other ex-offenders.
New York Public Library: Connections for Ex-Offenders
This website provides a list of organizations that help ex-offenders make the adjustment to living in the community. The organizations provide job assistance, counseling and other important services, and some are operated by ex-offenders.
New York State Department of Labor - Parolee Vocational Rehabilitation Service
The New York State Department of Labor and the State Division of Parole provide services to deal with special employment needs of NYC residents with a history of criminal conviction. Parolee must be referred by their parole officer.
Osborne Association
175 Remsen Street, 8th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 / Phone: 718.637.6560 / The Safe Landing Program provides assistance to help ex-offenders with mental health problems get jobs. Job development assessment screening for ex-offenders and referrals for medical services and housing. The Family Resource Center benefits families of those who are incarcerated and offers them support groups. Provides programs for children of ex-offenders to help them with homework. Provides assistance to ex-offenders who committed violent crimes as well as other ex-offenders.
The Fortune Society
39 West 19th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10011 / Phone: 212.206.7070 / Provides counseling, tutoring and job placement, and serves as a referral agency for drug/alcohol addiction programs and other social services. Offers HIV services and information about housing in shelters. Intake services available at the counseling department in Manhattan at 53 West 23rd Street on the 7th Floor, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Individuals must show up at 8 AM. Provides assistance to ex-offenders who committed violent crimes as well as other ex-offenders.

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