Reentry Program
Coming Home Should Mean Coming Home
Destiny of H.O.P.E. walks alongside the formerly incarcerated — from release to stability, from isolation to community.
of incarcerated Missourians return to society
Missouri Department of Corrections
Three Core Principles
The Challenge
97% of Incarcerated Individuals Return to Society
According to Missouri Department of Corrections data, nearly all incarcerated individuals will eventually return to their communities. Yet without intentional support, the cycle of recidivism continues. DOH's C.A.P.R.E. program — Community Accountability, Prevention, Reentry, and Empowerment — exists to break that cycle.
See: CDC — Helping Youth at Risk (A.C.E.s Model) →Our Approach
The Sanctuary Model
DOH employs a trauma-informed Sanctuary Model framework — shifting the question from "What is wrong with you?" to "What has happened to you?" This reframe is the foundation of every service we provide.
Trauma-Informed Assessment
Understanding each individual's history of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how those experiences shape present behavior and need.
Holistic Support Planning
Building a personalized plan that addresses housing, employment, family, mental health, and community connection together — not in isolation.
Family Reunification
Rebuilding Bonds Before the Gate Opens
Missouri's recidivism rate stands at 43.7%. Research consistently shows that strong family connections are among the most powerful protective factors against reoffending. DOH's Parolee-Family Reunification program begins before release — facilitating pre-release conferences that align expectations, surface tensions, and build a shared plan for coming home.
Family reunification is not a bonus — it is a core reentry strategy.
Reentry Services
What We Offer
DOH provides comprehensive, practical support to the formerly incarcerated — addressing the real barriers that stand between release and a stable, fulfilling life.
Parolee-Family Reunification
Pre-release conferences to align expectations and strengthen family bonds before coming home.
Job Search Assistance
Guidance and connections to help individuals find meaningful employment after release.
Post-Release Self-Help Programming
Ongoing curriculum-based programs to support continued growth and stability after release.
Community Service
Opportunities to give back, build purpose, and reconnect with the community.
The acquisition of knowledge blots out the stain of ignorance. Knowledge itself possesses power only if you can make it practical. Today is our day to take our rightful places amongst the people, for we serve the Most-High when we serve humanity.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you or someone you know is preparing for release or recently returned home, we are here to help. Reach out to Destiny of H.O.P.E. today.