18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

In Missouri there are two work release centers. These centers are not traditional centers in that residents have been granted parole release but require additional employment-related assistance. When a prisoner has been granted parole, he or she is transferred to a work release center. The individual leaves the facility on a daily basis to look for employment. When the person is stabilized, i.e. employed, housing secured, s/he is released to parole supervision. The work release centers are under the supervision of the Division of Parole and Probation, which is a part of the Department of Corrections. "(573) 751-2389 Fax: (573) 751-4099 " "Missouri Department of Corrections P.O. Box 236 Jefferson City, MO 65102

Website - Transition Center of St. Louis Website - Kansas City

"Our Catholic Immigration Law Project attorneys and BIA accredited representatives offer legal aid to migrants facing challenges in immigration cases such as: family based petitions, asylum, relative petitions, naturalization, adjustment of status, employment authorization, violence against women, special immigrant juveniles, T and U visas for victims of crime and/or human trafficking, deferred action, temporary protected status, and representation for relief while in removal proceedings. We also provide outreach and Know Your Rights programs throughout the area to help educate the immigrant communities about current issues." Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry 100 North Tucker Blvd.

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17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

18.3 Resources for Prisoners – Career Centers

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

18.5 Resources for Re-Entry – ID Documents

18.6 Bail Funds

"The Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN) increases collaboration by providing opportunities for education and outreach to unite organizations that support the foreign born and their families. Resources page provides links to medical, housing assistance, legal, food assistance, COVID resources, and other social services and information relevant to immigrants and their service providers." https://www.ispnstl.org/resources

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Advocacy - Legal Assistance 816) 231-0984 6435 Truman Road Kansas City, MO 64126

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

"The DJS Pretrial Release Supervision Program is an alternative to incarceration and provides offenders that are initially unable to post bail, the opportunity to be interviewed to determine eligibility for release from jail under a supervised program. DJS Community Corrections Case Managers will utilize validated risk assessments for bondable felony and misdemeanor charges." Contact: 314-615-4738

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

www.mobar.org "(573) 638-2235 Fax: (573) 635-2811 " "326 Monroe Jefferson City, MO 65102 "

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

"The Missouri Department of Corrections, in conjunction with the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole, will provide institutional and community-based services to high-risk offenders ages 17-35 from St. Louis and Kansas City. The program will provide transitional services that include employment training, educational services, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, medical services, vocational skills training, restitution and restorative justice activities, transitional housing assistance, community support services, aftercare services, social skills and life skills training, post-release supervision, and intensive case management. The Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Youth Service (DYS), will focus on Missouri's most serious, at-risk juvenile offenders and provide them with an opportunity to experience healthy relationships, learn vocational skills, and develop a sense of community responsibility and work ethic. The target population is adjudicated offenders ages14-21 who are committed to DYS. The program will be available to youth statewide and will include youth committed to the dual jurisdiction program, who will serve adult probation after completing their sentence in a juvenile facility. DYS will provide hands-on vocational exploration instruction in some of its residential sites. It will also partner with local community colleges and trade schools, enlist industry involvement, and employ mentors/custodians to increase personal productivity and self-reliance while youth receive aftercare services. In addition, DYS will establish programs for youth who successfully complete an individualized curriculum of treatment and educational goals and objectives in a residential setting. During a youth's transition to the community, DYS will help the youth pursue formal vocational/career skills, acquire job retention abilities, and develop independent living skills. Youth who meet the enrollment requirements of community colleges, vocational schools, or trade industry apprenticeship programs will be assigned a mentor/custodian roommate on the campus or in the immediate community." "Julie Rollins (573) 522-1206 Dennis M. Gragg (573) 751-2799"

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/findlegalhelp/pb.cfm?id=MO

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) is responsible for maintaining industry production within the Missouri Department of Corrections. Items manufactured include wood and metal furniture, furniture restoration, cleaning supplies, clothing and bedding. Services include engraving, graphic arts and printing. The Waste Tire to Energy program is part of MVE. In this industry, waste tires are recycled from illegal tire dumps, shredded and mixed with coal. The results are burned to save energy at the state university. Monies earned from the sale of goods are used to expand vocational training opportunities.

Missouri Department of Corrections

1 (573) 751-6663

· Prison Industry Program number

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

"(573) 526-5210 Fax: (573) 526-5213 " "231 East Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101 "

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

"Criminal Records Division This is the agency individuals may contact to obtain a copy of their state rap sheet and learn about the process of sealing, expunging or cleaning it up. The criminal record repository can also tell the individual who else is legally entitled to have access to his or her record." www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Root/index.html "(573) 526-6153 Fax: (573) 526-9382 " "1510 East Elm Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 "

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Contact: Dennis and Donna Conlin "P.O. Box 265 St. Peters, MO 63376" rsolmissouri@yahoo.com No website

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Information about State Department of Labor resources may be of interest to: service providers and individuals with criminal histories who are looking for assistance in finding employment. www.dolir.mo.gov/ "(573) 751-9691 Fax: (573) 751-4135 " "3315 West Truman Boulevard, Room 213 P.O. Box 504 Jefferson City, MO 65102 " Diroffice@dolir.state.mo.us

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

__Columbia Office__ 117 North Garth Columbia, MO 65203 Local: (573) 442-0116 Toll-Free: (800) 568-4931 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Fax: (573) 875-0173 __Jefferson City Office__ 428 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Jefferson City, MO 65101 Toll-Free: (800) 568-4931 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Fax: (573) 634-2973

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

"Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to people who need it most and can afford it least. With offices in Kansas City, Joplin, St. Joseph and Warrensburg, we serve a 40-county area where 295,000 people live in poverty."

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18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

"Contact: Cynthia Stevenson, Advocacy Coordinator Email: jtoben@icon-stl.net Agency Head: Jackie Toben, Director Area Served: St. Louis Provides support for women coming out of prison, their children, and the caregivers of their children. Also provides public education and advocacy. Programs for children of incarcerated parents, as well as formerly incarcerated women. Transportation to women’s prisons for children and weekly support groups." www.letsstart.org (314) 241-2324 "1408 South 10th Street St. Louis, MO 63104"

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18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

www.lsmo.org/Home/PublicWeb (800) 444-4863 "2872 South Meadowbrook Springfield, MO 65807 "

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12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT 314-534-4200 / Toll Free: 800-444-0514 Provides representation for visa petitions, adjustment to permanent residence, and various other immigrant related legal matters. Services offered: Free legal advice, advocacy and representation surrounding issues of domestic violence and family law, children, education, health, housing and homelessness, public benefits and immigration. Includes free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low-income survivors of domestic / sexual violence in civil cases, including orders of protection, divorce, custody, paternity, and modification Must fill out intake application online Accessibility: Clients must meet financial eligibility based on household incomes Legal Aid: 800-444-0514 Free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney for civil matters, services for those who qualify under income guidelines, preventive legal education programs. Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or view website for more locations. www.lsem.org/ (314) 534-4200 4232 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108

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17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Willing to represent indigent aliens in asylum proceedings.

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1 (314) 935-2218

· General

katiehmeyer@wustl.edu

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

The Office of the Inspector General is charged with objectively examining department operations to ensure they are in compliance with established policy and procedure. This is accomplished through the MODOC's Investigation Unit, which investigates violations of Missouri State Law and serious violations of Department procedure at all Department of Corrections facilities across the state. The unit, consisting of an Inspector General, three Regional Investigation Supervisors, and 31 Investigator II's, works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement to ensure criminal violators are prosecuted. Inmates who have been sexually assaulted in an MODOC facility can contact the Investigations Unit by calling or writing to the address above to report the assault and any concerns regarding the handling of investigations into such abuse. Central Region Investigations ACC, BCC, CMCC, FRDC, MCC, NECC, JCCC, TCC, WERDCC Eastern Region Investigations ERDCC, FCC, MECC, OCC, PCC, SCCC, SECC, SLCRC Western Region Investigations CCC, CRCC, KCCRC, MTC, WMCC, WRDCC Central Office Investigations (573) 526-6504 Central Regions (573) 882-9170 Eastern Regions (573) 218-7108 Western Regions (816) 387-2795

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1-573-751-2389

· General

1-573-751-5984

· TDD

Permanently Closed

16.1 Legal Resources: General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

1431 North Kingsland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63133 Email: kathylambert@charter.net A holistic model designed to begin working an individual pre-release from prison through a Personal and Professional Development Class to create a life plan as they transition back to the community. The individual is matched with a success team (mentor team of 2-3 individuals) from the faith community to walk along beside them as they transition to the community. CtS works with job development & placement, retention follow-up, and assists the individual with their life plan, ie. housing, education, etc. The life plan, success teams, case managers and probation officers working in concert together to assist individuals adapt, become law-abiding citizens, rejoin families and retain employment. 46. Resources Beyond St. Louis - Kansas City, MO Clothing and support. Other locations. Check website. 901 N. 8th St., Suite 201 Kansas City, KS 66101 913-948-5968"

Midwest Website

1-314-333-4490

· General

1-913-948-5968

· Kansas City Number

kathylambert@charter.net

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Part of Legal Service of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (314) 534-4200, ext. 1306 or 1311 __Staff:__ Kim Allen, Managing Attorney Mary Anthony, Accredited Representative Beena Bryant, Case Manager Lynn Mark, Accredited Representative Amanda Williams, Senior Staff Attorney __Services include:__ - apply for your immediate relatives to join you - apply to become a naturalized U.S. Citizen - stay safe and apply for immigration benefits

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1-314-534-4200

· General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

The Division of Parole and Probation is responsible for the supervision of recently released offenders. Offenders without a stable or acceptable home plan are sent to the release centers. At these centers assistance is given to recently released offenders to find employment and explore housing options. There is no set time limit that a recently released offender may remain at the center. Parole/probation officers have established, through the years, relationships with local employers who hire recently released offenders. Referrals are made to local career centers and local substance abuse treatment centers. Legal Assistance Free or low-cost legal resources, both in civil and criminal law, are helpful to individuals with criminal histories in learning about relevant state laws governing the expungement or sealing of criminal histories or addressing other legal issues resulting from having a criminal history.

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1-573-751-6588

· General

1-573-751-8501

· Fax

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Use Lawyer Search to find a lawyer currently accepting new clients.

Missouri Lawyers Help - Find A Lawyer Bar Association of Metro St. Louis (BAMSL)

1-573-635-4128

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16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.6 Criminal Law

18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

For individuals to get legal assistance and connect with local support services. The Tap In Center hours: - every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch. - First Tuesday of the month 6-8pm at Lewis & Clark branch. At the Tap In Center, individuals can: - Meet with an attorney - Learn their case status and court date information - Apply for a public defender - Connect with local services through the Bail Project - Enroll in a program to receive court reminders - Get assistance navigating the court process - Access the library's free wi-fi Pretrial Support Services are available from the Bail Project - Court reminders - Transportation and employment assistance - Show up in person, call or email to sign-up for pretrial support. The Tap In Center is a member of the St. Louis Community Information Exchange, a coordinated care network of health and social service providers. This unique partnership brings together the St. Louis County Library, the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, The Bail Project, MacArthur Foundation Safety & Justice Challenge, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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1-314-669-6185

· General

TapInSTL@gmail.com

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Alternate Housing for Adult Females Only, Basics - Clothing, Basics - Emergency Food, Basics - Help with Identification, Case Work, Counseling - Addiction Services, Counseling - Anger Management, Counseling - Case Management, Employment - Job Placement and Assistance, Housing - Recovery Homes, Housing - Transitional with Support, Mentor - Adult Females, Mentoring,Parole/Probation Resources, Recovery/Relapse Program, Social/Friendships, Spec Services - Substance Abuser, Women's Issues, Women's Support Group www.mendingheartsrecovery.org (573) 332-7900 mendinghearts@att.net

A Queer STL Resource Database

Post Release Transitional Program

Catholic Immigration Law Project

Immigrant Service Provider Network (ISPN)

Bishop Sullivan Center

Pre-Trial Release Supervision Program

Missouri State Bar Association

Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative Grantees

More Local Legal Services

Prison Industry Program

Missouri State Public Defender System

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Missouri RSOL - Reform Sex Offender Laws

Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Mid-Missouri Legal Services Corporation

Legal Aid of Western Missouri

Let's Start

Legal Services of Southern Missouri

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Katie Herbert Meyer

The Missouri Department of Corrections' Investigation Unit

Connections to Success

Immigration Law Program

Division of the Board of Probation and Parole

Missouri Bar Lawyer Search

Tap In Center

Mending Hearts Recovery