Re-Entry Resources & Support Division

Re-Entry Resources Mentorship Program and Support Division

Re-entry Resources Support Services

Texas Prisons Alliance offers comprehensive re-entry support through

our dedicated division. We provide tailored assistance to incarcerated

individuals nearing release or those who have already been released from prison,

regardless of gender. Our resources include access to felon-friendly employment

opportunities, housing assistance, educational programs, and more.

Re-Entry Mentorship Program

Texas Prisons Alliance proudly presents our Re-Entry Mentorship program, designed with a strong commitment to reducing recidivism rates. Our seasoned volunteers are dedicated to supporting your emotional transition into the free world while providing guidance for your success in seizing your second chance. We approach mentorship with utmost sincerity, offering personalized assistance tailored to your unique needs. Our mentors will diligently work with you, providing step-by-step support to ensure your comfort throughout the process. If you seek guidance and aspire to make the most of your second chance, our mentors are here to help you fulfill your potential.

This specialized re-entry department aims to address the diverse needs of individuals transitioning from incarceration to mainstream society. The mentors play a pivotal role, leveraging their own experiences to provide valuable support and guidance. The program is designed to assist with various aspects of reintegration, including securing housing, employment, and accessing essential resources. Ultimately, the Texas Prison Alliance is committed to breaking the cycle of recidivism by equipping ex-incarcerated individuals with the tools, resources, and mentorship necessary to build a foundation for success in their post-prison lives. Through their multifaceted approach, the organization strives to foster positive change and contribute to a more inclusive and supportive community for those seeking to reintegrate after serving their time.

If you need Re-entry assistance please go to our "Request for Assistance" tab on this website and someone will contact you within 24-48 hours.

Jason Wysong

Re-Entry Consultant

"My passion for serving our Brothers & Sisters behind the Walls began when I was first invited to become an In-Prison Volunteer Mentor with my church at the Eastham Unit in 2015. In 2016, I took on a Volunteer Mentor Coordinator role at the Byrd Unit. I have chartered, Lead, & Served as a Mentor at 5 other Units since (Wynne, Ferguson, Ellis, Vance, & Walls Unit). In addition, I have served on Inside teams for Kairos/Jubilee, Bill Glass Ministries, Mike Barber Ministries, Bridges to Life (at Plane State Women’s Unit), the H.O.N.O.R Mentoring Program for Incarcerated Veterans, Alpha Ministries (Vance Unit) & the Prison Entrepreneur Program (at Cleveland Unit) as a Volunteer Business Plan Advisor. Through working on the inside & learning about the need for Change in the Reentry system on the Outside including Second Chance Legislation. I took on a Volunteer Justice Advocacy Ambassador role with Prison Fellowship where there is an opportunity to petition our legislators for change & better opportunities for those in Reentry. Over the past few years I have led Prison Ministry Programs & special projects from Cookie deliveries to Hygiene Product collections for both men’s & women’s Units at several houses of worship. Today I have the Honor of serving on the Board for the Christian Restorative Justice Mentors Association (C.R.J.M.A) serving to Facilitate the Education, Training, & Resources for In-Prison Mentor Programming. Supporting Prison Chaplains & Volunteer Mentor Coordinators to assist in the goal of Reducing Recidivism."

Email: jason.wysong@texasprisonsalliance.org

representing guidance, support, and second chances

Jessica Pillow

Women's Re-Entry Mentor

“I have lived the life of an incarcerated individual in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 10 years. I understand on a deep level the concern that loved ones have for their incarcerated individuals, but I know firsthand the system works and the best avenues of rehabilitation. Many things need to be addressed that happen on the other side of those gates and will only happen with support. This is for the ones that we left behind. I have navigated my successful reentry for over a year."

Hebrews 13:3 "Remember those who are in prison, as though you are in prison with them, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.

Email: jessica.pillow@texasprisonsalliance.org