RESET Post-Release Program

“You are not your past!”

RESET isn't only for people still inside — it's also for people who have already come home and are ready for a reset. The Post-Release Program is a completely separate curriculum, written for life after release: rebuilding identity, relationships, employment, finances, and purpose in the real world, not behind a facility wall.

Not the Same Program — A Different Curriculum

The RESET Facility Edition prepares participants before release. The RESET Post-Release Program is a separate, purpose-built 8-week workbook for people who are already back in the community and need structured support to stay on track.

Written for life outside — sessions reference real jobs, real bills, real relationships, and real reintegration pressure, not facility life.

A standalone 8-week Participant Workbook with its own guided reflections, worksheets, and exercises — not a repeat of the Facility Edition curriculum.

Founded and written by Arron Pinkney, who served 8½ years and built this program from firsthand reentry experience.

Ends in its own Post-Release Certificate of Completion, separate from the Facility Edition's graduation benchmarks.

Built for People Already Home

The Post-Release Program serves anyone navigating life after incarceration or justice involvement — not just recent releases.

Returning Citizens

People recently released and adjusting to life back in the community.

Probation & Parole

Individuals working through supervision while rebuilding stability.

Transitional Housing Residents

Participants in halfway houses or transitional housing programs.

Workforce Reentry Candidates

People focused on employment and financial independence after release.

Recovery Support

Individuals balancing reentry with substance abuse recovery.

Anyone Seeking a Reset

Justice-involved individuals at any stage who want structured personal development.

8 Weeks. Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Just like the Facility Edition, the Post-Release Program runs on a three-day-a-week rhythm — but every session, worksheet, and goal is written for life after release.

Monday

Introduces the week's theme with reflection prompts and honest self-assessment.

Wednesday

Goes deeper with skill-building exercises — accountability charts, decision trees, budgets, support mapping.

Friday

Closes the week with planning and commitment — a SMART goal, action steps, and accountability check-ins.

Pre-Release vs. Post-Release: Curriculum Preview

Both tracks cover the same 8 themes in the same order — but every exercise underneath is written for a completely different reality. The Facility Edition prepares someone before release; the Post-Release Program meets someone already living it.

Facility Edition Preview

Preparing Before Release

Week 1 — Identity & AccountabilityGroup activity: Accountability Timeline, mapping life decisions with peers in session.
Week 2 — Mindset & Decision-MakingConsequences Chain Exercise, examining a past decision as a facilitator-led group discussion.
Week 3 — Emotional WellnessEmotional Trigger Mapping, done under trauma-informed facilitation guidelines.
Week 4 — Healthy RelationshipsLetter of Accountability Exercise, addressed to someone harmed before incarceration.
Week 5 — Employment ReadinessMock Interview Exercise, practicing how to explain incarceration to a future employer.
Week 6 — Financial LiteracyMonthly Budget Planning Exercise, built on a hypothetical post-release income.
Week 7 — Reintegration & SupportSupport Circle Mapping, identifying who will be waiting on the outside.
Week 8 — Future Planning & GraduationVision Statement Exercise, written in preparation for release day.

Post-Release Program Preview

Living It Right Now

Week 1 — Identity & Accountability"My Story So Far" reflection and a RESET Vision Plan for life already underway.
Week 2 — Mindset & Decision-MakingDecision Tree Exercise applied to a real, current situation — not a memory.
Week 3 — Emotional WellnessHealthy Coping Skills Exercise built around today's actual stressors and triggers.
Week 4 — Healthy RelationshipsTrust Repair Reflection naming a real relationship that needs rebuilding right now.
Week 5 — Employment ReadinessInterview Preparation Exercise for an actual job search already in progress.
Week 6 — Financial LiteracyMonthly Budget Exercise built on real income, real bills, and real expenses.
Week 7 — Reintegration & SupportReintegration Success Plan built around the support system someone already has.
Week 8 — Future Planning & GraduationFinal Letter to My Future Self, written from inside the life being rebuilt.

8-Week Post-Release Workbook

Click any week to see its Monday / Wednesday / Friday sessions.

Week 1 — Identity, Accountability, and New Beginnings

Participants separate their identity from their past mistakes and begin building accountability.

MondayIdentity and Self-Worth — "Who am I beyond my mistakes?" and the "My Story So Far" guided reflection.

WednesdayAccountability and Personal Responsibility — the Accountability Reflection Chart and a Personal Accountability Statement.

FridayNew Beginnings — the RESET Vision Plan, a Future Vision Exercise, and the Week 1 SMART Goal.

Week 2 — Mindset, Decision-Making, and Personal Responsibility

Replacing destructive thinking patterns with healthier mental habits and better decision-making.

MondayMindset and Thinking Patterns — the Negative Thought Replacement Exercise.

WednesdayDecision-Making Skills — the Decision Tree Exercise, weighing choices and consequences.

FridayPersonal Responsibility — the Self-Discipline Inventory and the Week 2 SMART Goal.

Week 3 — Emotional Wellness and Trauma Awareness

Building emotional awareness and healthier coping skills around unresolved pain.

MondayEmotional Awareness — an Emotional Check-In and the Trigger Identification Worksheet.

WednesdayTrauma Awareness and Coping Skills — guided reflection plus the Healthy Coping Skills Exercise.

FridayEmotional Wellness Planning — setting emotional wellness goals and the Week 3 SMART Goal.

Week 4 — Healthy Relationships and Communication

Recognizing relationship patterns, improving communication, and rebuilding trust.

MondayHealthy Relationships — a Relationship Inventory Exercise and a Boundary Reflection Exercise.

WednesdayCommunication Skills — a Conflict Resolution Exercise and an Active Listening Exercise.

FridayRelationship Restoration — a Trust Repair Reflection, a Relationship Restoration Plan, and the Week 4 SMART Goal.

Week 5 — Employment Readiness and Work Ethic

Professionalism, interview readiness, and career planning for long-term employment.

MondayProfessionalism and Work Ethic — the Workplace Readiness Assessment.

WednesdayJob Readiness and Interviews — a full Interview Preparation Exercise.

FridayCareer Planning — the Career Pathway Planner and the Week 5 SMART Goal.

Week 6 — Financial Literacy and Stability Planning

Budgeting, saving, and building a realistic plan for financial stability.

MondayBudgeting Basics — a full Monthly Budget Exercise and the Needs vs. Wants Exercise.

WednesdayBanking, Credit, and Saving — the Savings Goal Planner and a Financial Accountability Exercise.

FridayFinancial Stability Planning — an Emergency Planning Reflection, a Financial Stability Plan, and the Week 6 SMART Goal.

Week 7 — Reintegration, Community, and Support Systems

Identifying healthy support systems and creating a realistic reintegration plan.

MondayReintegration Challenges — the Reintegration Needs Assessment and a Reintegration Planning Exercise.

WednesdayCommunity and Support Systems — Support Network Mapping and Community Resource Planning.

FridayReintegration Success Planning — a full Reintegration Success Plan and the Week 7 SMART Goal.

Week 8 — Future Planning, Purpose, and Graduation Reflection

Defining personal purpose, setting long-term goals, and reflecting on the growth achieved.

MondayDiscovering Purpose — a Purpose Reflection Exercise and a Personal Mission Statement.

WednesdayFuture Planning and Legacy — the Future Planning Worksheet (30/90 day, 1-year, and long-term goals) and Accountability Planning.

FridayGraduation Reflection and Celebration — a Growth Reflection, a Final Letter to My Future Self, the Final SMART Goal, and the Post-Release Certificate of Completion.