Community Resources

State/Local Resources

Below are resources for state and local programs designed to help you reenter the community after your incarceration.

Reentry Resource Guide
Created by TDCJ's Reentry and Integration Division, this guide provides contact information for county resources in Texas.
Texas County Resources
An interactive map created by the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition to find local reentry resources throughout Texas.
Houston - Reentry Programs
Programs being offered by the City of Houston.
Bexar County - Reentry Resource Directory
Website to locate community resources in Bexar County, Texas.
Tarrant County Reentry Coalition
Website to locate community resources in Tarrant County, Texas.
Travis County - Reentry Guide
Information from the Travis County Justice and Public Safety Division for ex-offenders trying to locate community resources in Travis County, Texas.
Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin area
Created by the Austin Tenants Council to assist low-income renters with finding affordable housing options.

Below are resources to programs designed to help federal inmates reenter the community after their incarceration.

Federal Bureau of Prisons - Resources for Former Inmates
Web resources compiled by the BOP to assist ex-offenders in locating employment, bonding, and education.

Are you interested in starting a reentry program in your community? Looking for ways to improve? Here are some resources to help get you started.

National Reentry Resource Center
Administered by the Department of Justice, the NRRC serves as a "one-stop" shop for information and evidence-based research strategies to reduce recidivism.
National Institute of Corrections - Community Services Division
The Community Services Division coordinates technical assistance, specialized training, and other programs related to probation, parole, and other forms of community-based corrections.
Guide for Developing Housing for Ex-Offenders
This 2004 publication from the U.S. Department of Justice provides a step-by-step approach to those interested in creating housing in their communities for ex-offenders.