Reentry Planning Check List

For Families of Individuals Returning Home After a CSAM Conviction

🏠 Housing & Residency

• ☐ Confirm residency restrictions in your state (e.g., distance from schools, parks, daycare centers)

• ☐ Review local zoning laws and landlord policies

• ☐ Notify registry office of intended address (if required)

• ☐ Prepare a safety plan for children in the home

• ☐ Create a written household agreement (boundaries, expectations, supervision)

💼 Employment & Finances

• ☐ Explore job options that do not conflict with registry restrictions

• ☐ Connect with reentry programs or workforce development centers

• ☐ Review state labor laws regarding background checks and discrimination

• ☐ Create a budget for post-release expenses (transportation, fees, treatment)

• ☐ Set up banking access and financial planning support

🧾 Registry & Legal Compliance

• ☐ Understand reporting requirements (address, employment, internet identifiers)

• ☐ Set calendar reminders for updates and renewals

• ☐ Keep copies of all registry submissions and confirmations

• ☐ Review travel restrictions and notification rules

• ☐ Consult an attorney about removal petitions or tier adjustments (if eligible)

🧒 Family & Child Safety

• ☐ Talk to children in age-appropriate, emotionally safe ways

• ☐ Consult with therapists or child advocates before reunification

• ☐ Prepare for possible CPS follow-up or school inquiries

• ☐ Establish supervised visitation plans if needed

• ☐ Monitor emotional and behavioral changes in children

🧘 Emotional & Mental Health Support

• ☐ Schedule trauma-informed therapy for returning loved one

• ☐ Seek counseling for yourself and other family members

• ☐ Join peer support groups (e.g., NARSOL’s Fearless Project)

• ☐ Create a self-care plan (sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness)

• ☐ Identify triggers and coping strategies for stress or stigma

📣 Advocacy & Community Engagement

• ☐ Learn about local and national reform efforts

• ☐ Connect with organizations like NARSOL, WAR, SBS – Support Beyond Stigma

• ☐ Consider sharing your story anonymously to reduce stigma

• ☐ Educate others about the realities of reentry and registration