The GEO Continuum of Care Division provides alumni and mentoring services designed to assist participants in successfully transitioning into the community. Alumni services are available to both pre- and post-release participants.
Alumni members are former program participants and mentors who have been successful in their return to society. Members voluntarily join the alumni services program to mentor current participants and provide support and guidance as individuals develop pro-social skills and support each other.
Mentoring can be effective in both the pre-release and post-release phases of programming, offering support services that continue after program completion. Beginning with establishing relationships during programming, alumni members act as guides through treatment and beyond, offering their experience, strength, and hope to help others meet the challenge of a positive reentry.
Mentors are available in the following services:
While in custody, individuals learn how to meet reentry challenges from established alumni staff/members who share resources and personal experiences.
Prior to being a Peer Mentor, participants will complete the following:
Angela Geisinger, GEO’s Senior Director of Programs, said “A key component of being an alumni member is giving back. Participants are encouraged to attend alumni meetings as part of their reentry programming where they are introduced to other alumni members. Alumni from different states and cultures come together each week to not only support each other but their communities. Alumni members return to their community as living proof that positive goals can be achieved. We are especially proud of our robust and growing network of alumni and peer mentorship services.”
