Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections

(www.vadoc.state.va.us)

Directory of Community Resources for Offenders and Service Providers. Offers pre-release and post-incarceration service programs.

Job Corps

(www.jobcorps.dol.gov/hire.htm)

Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young adults ages 16-24, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Employers seeking well-trained, entry-level employees for their business can access information about hiring Job Corps graduates, which can provide many unique benefits, including: a constant source of new and motivated employees; training tailored to your company's needs; and tax benefits upon hiring Job Corps graduates by taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program.

(800) 733-JOBS

Offender Aid & Restoration of Richmond (OAR)

(www.oarric.org)

The mission of Offender Aid and Restoration of Richmond, Inc. (OAR) is to provide community managed services aimed at restoring the individual offender as a responsible member of the community. OAR helps those who have been incarcerated to gain and maintain employment.

1 North Third Street, Suite 200

Richmond, VA

(804) 643-2746

Project SOAR

(www.vadoc.virginia.gov/resources/news/02dec12_soar.htm)

Project SOAR is a statewide volunteer partnership between the faith community and DOC. Through pre- and post-release programs, Project SOAR focuses on assisting adult nonviolent inmates/ex-offenders to re-enter society successfully and become productive citizens.

6900 Atmore Drive

Richmond, VA

(804) 674-3612

Public Private Ventures

(www.ppv.org)

The site offers a narrative field report series and research on employment programs for ex-offenders.