Feature: RAP Sheet Guide
This two page guide explains key steps and links you to resources that can help. Click the image to open and download the guide. See RAP sheet information on our Rights page for updates.
Feature: Clean Slate Act
The Clean Slate Act , signed into NYS law November 2023, will automatically seal conviction records - 3 years from sentencing of misdemeanors, 7 years from sentencing of felonies - excluding time spent incarcerated). Find out more: cleanslateny.org
CHOICE of NY
914-944-5222 info@choiceofny.org choiceofny.org/ CHOICE of NY specializes in case management, homeless outreach, and criminal justice reentry and rehabilitative services. The agency provides pre-trial, preventive, transitional (e.g., family support, support upon entry), and post-release services (e.g., job readiness, reunification to family, transportation from facility, connection to treatment). See this link for a full description of criminal justice services and this link for job readiness (including resume and "world of work" workshops) At the Westchester County Jail, staff work with inmates [Read More]
BOCES Southern Westchester: Center for Adult and Community Services
914-592-0849 adulted.swboces.org See website for current course offerings and tuition costs. Offers training in high demand areas such as healthcare, trades, technology and education in several county locations (location varies based on course type). These tuition-based course are offered throughout the year. Students may register on-line or over the phone. Adult Literacy classes for high school equivalency, English language skills, and citienship are not tuition based, but do require a $30 registration fee. Classes are offered throughout the year at [Read More]
Narcotics Anonymous
212-929-NANA (212-929-6262) (regional helpline) newyorkna.org/ (greater New York area) This Web site has a statewide meeting search as well as a calendar of events and a list of just online meetings
Family Services of Westchester (FSW) – Restorative Justice Services
fsw.org/our-programs/restorative-justice-programs/ FSW offers several restorative justice programs that take as their starting point that lives can be turned around through education, life and job skills training, parenting support and the support of their families and communities. Follow the links for full program details and contact information (if not already provided). Programs marked with ** operate in the Westchester County Jail and work to continue with participants after their return to the community. **NavigatingFatherhood – Workshop sessions, support groups, individual [Read More]
Alcoholics Anonymous
212-647-1680 (9am-2pm) nyintergroup.org Direct link to meeting schedule (searchable by zipcode. NY Inter-Group) coordinates area A.A. meetings, which offer suppor recovering alcoholics and others with alcohol dependency.
Family Restoration Project | Upon This Rock Ministries
914-224-4512 frpreentry-utr.com/ Provides individual and group counseling as well as mentorship. Job readiness and job placement assistance. 14 N. Bond Street, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
Legal Aid Society of Westchester (LASW)
914-286-3400 info@laswest.org laswest.org The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County provides free criminal and family court legal representation to persons who are unable to afford an attorney. They also handle appeals and post-conviction matters for their clients. | Staff include experienced defense attorneys, family court attorneys, social workers, investigators, and professional support individuals who have all shown a commitment and dedication to indigent criminal defense. Areas of practice: Handle criminal matters from arrest to disposition. Ensure representation at every client's [Read More]
Legal Action Center (LAC)
212-243-1313 225 Varick St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10014 lac.org LAC provides education and advocacy on behalf of those with arrest and conviction records, substance use disorders, and HIV or AIDS. Their educational resources are helpful and often avalable in both English and Spanish. They will provide legal assistance; see this page for specifics on what they can do. Note that the initial intake can only be done by phone; they will not respond to requests by email or [Read More]