Resources for Individuals & Families
Verified Active as of May 2026
When our family was initially thrust into the situation of having a loved one accused of possession of child sexual abuse materials and later convicted on one count — research became our best resource. However, in doing so, we quickly realized the limited resources available to families facing these situations, which is how Support Beyond Stigma was born. Below is a list of resources we came across while building our website that are active as of 2026. Unfortunately, many resources that start with good intentions are later abandoned, and much of the information available on those sites is outdated. This list includes resources that are alive and active as of May 2026.
🌐 National Resources
Organizations serving individuals and families across all 50 states.
ACSOL — Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws
Dedicated to protecting the Constitution by restoring the civil rights of people listed on the public registries and their families. ACSOL educates, litigates, and supports or opposes legislation to achieve that objective.
Visit WebsiteBAM — Born Again Ministry
Works to provide housing and community reentry support for individuals leaving incarceration.
Visit WebsiteCenter for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
Provides comprehensive employment and training services to help individuals connect to a job and career. CEO exists to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to economic success.
Visit WebsiteFAMM — Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Works to advance fair, individualized sentencing as part of a more effective justice system.
Visit WebsiteFairShake
Focused on the most important resource for reentry success: the person coming home. Provides free resources and information to incarcerated people, formerly incarcerated people, their friends and families, and other vital reentry stakeholders.
Visit WebsiteJustLeadershipUSA
Works to reduce incarceration by educating, supporting, and elevating directly impacted people, especially those impacted by discriminatory practices.
Visit WebsiteNARSOL — National Association for Rational Sex Offense Laws
A national advocacy organization working toward rational, evidence-based sex offense laws and registry reform. Connects individuals and families to state affiliates and support resources.
Visit WebsiteOACRA
A private, independent platform that brings together service providers and reentry-focused programs in state-based directories that are easier to navigate. Coverage includes all 50 U.S. states plus Washington, DC.
Visit WebsiteNational Reentry Resource Center (NRRC)
A federal hub providing resources to help with reentry, nationwide. Connects individuals to Second Chance Act-funded programs, technical assistance, and local reentry services across all 50 states.
Visit WebsitePrison Legal News & Criminal Legal News
Work to inform and encourage people affected by incarceration and the justice system through publishing. Prison Legal News covers civil rights and prison conditions; Criminal Legal News covers criminal law and procedure.
Visit WebsiteProbation Information Network
Provides reentry resources organized by state, helping individuals navigate supervision requirements and connect to local support services.
Visit WebsiteSex Offender Jobs
Lists jobs and examples of successful reentry into the workforce for individuals on the registry. A practical starting point for employment searches.
Visit WebsiteSex Offender Resources
Provides employment resources, housing information, counseling referrals, relapse-prevention planning, and state-by-state law summaries. Designed specifically for people on the registry and their families, offering nonjudgmental guidance and practical tools for rebuilding stability.
Visit WebsiteU.S. Department of Labor — Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO)
The REO program provides funding for justice-involved youth, young adults, and formerly incarcerated adults. Authorized under Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014.
Visit WebsiteUV4SOR — United Voices for Sex Offense Reform
Works to reduce the lifelong stigma and collateral consequences associated with accusations, convictions, and registration.
Visit Website📍 Regional Resources
State-specific organizations offering housing, employment, reentry, and advocacy support.
California
Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)
Works to end mass incarceration in California. Empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change.
Visit WebsiteFlorida
Offender Housing
Provides housing specifically for sex offenders in Florida, working to connect registrants with compliant, stable housing options.
Visit WebsiteFlorida Action Committee (FAC)
Intends to inform the media, public, and elected officials with facts versus myths about the sex offender registry. Seeks proven, effective measures in preventing sexual harm without compromising public safety.
Visit WebsiteIllinois
NewDay Apartments
Works to improve community safety by providing safe housing in Illinois for persons on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
Visit WebsiteSafer Foundation
Paves the path to reentry with the tools, training, and support needed to succeed. Provides job readiness training and placement, educational programming, and advocacy interventions.
Visit WebsiteBridge to Freedom
An all-inclusive faith-based residential nonprofit reentry program that provides housing, mentoring, drug rehabilitation services and treatment, job readiness, life skills training, trauma therapy, and Christian discipleship. Its main goal is to reduce recidivism.
Visit WebsiteNew York
Fortune Society
Supports successful reentry from incarceration and promotes alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of communities.
Visit WebsiteHour Children
A leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State. Focused on women and their children, provides housing, childcare, job training, and mental health services during and after incarceration.
Visit WebsiteRhode Island
House of Hope
Works to end homelessness in Rhode Island, including providing support for registrants facing housing instability.
Visit WebsiteTexas
Texas Voices for Reason and Justice
A statewide nonprofit devoted to promoting a more balanced, effective, and rational criminal justice system. Advocates for common sense, research-based laws and policies through education, legislation, litigation, and support for registrants and their families.
Visit WebsiteVirginia
LEITNES — A Path Home
Works to support rehabilitation in Virginia by providing meaningful employment for registrants and those in recovery.
Visit WebsiteWisconsin
The Community
Works to support people with criminal records in reaching their full potential.
Visit WebsiteEXPO Wisconsin
Provides housing, reentry, and employment resources for formerly incarcerated individuals in Wisconsin.
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Important Notice
This directory is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, clinical, or financial advice. The compiler makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or status of any listed organization, program, phone number, address, website, or eligibility criterion. All listings were compiled and verified to the best of the compiler's ability as of May 2026. Organizations, programs, and services change frequently — phone numbers are disconnected, websites move, programs close, eligibility criteria change, and funding expires. Always verify listings directly with the organization before relying on them. Resources listed in this directory do not imply endorsement of any organization, viewpoint, legal theory, or advocacy position by the compiler or any distributing entity. Listing in this directory does not constitute a referral or recommendation. Nothing in this directory creates an attorney-client relationship, a client-provider relationship, or any other professional relationship. Individuals with legal questions should consult a qualified, licensed attorney. This directory may be reproduced freely for non-commercial, educational, legislative, or family-facing use with attribution. Do not sell this directory or charge fees for its distribution. Compiled May 2026 — Support Beyond Stigma.
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