This essential DVD series, which strives to help reduce recidivism, takes male offenders step-by-step through the transition process - from incarceration to community re-integration. Includes candid interviews with professionals and ex-offenders on what to expect as they transition to the free world.

Ex-offenders learn what steps to take prior to release, which actions they must take for a smooth and successful transition, how to prevent relapse and overcome barriers, and much more.

Each program runs 15-25 minutes. In English, with English-language subtitles. June 2007.

Can purchase separately for $129.00 each. SPECIAL: $695.00 for the complete series of six programs:

• Preparation for Release: Part One - Focuses on changing the mindset of offenders. Professionals and former offenders discuss strategies for creating change in one's life, how to make those changes happen, and how to surround oneself with people and events that breed success. View a clip of this video. Click here to download the accompanying free instructor's guide.
  
  
  
• Preparation for Release: Part Two - Offenders learn how to create a proactive plan of action for their reentry into society and access "Outside the Walls" assistance. View a clip of this video. Click here to download the accompanying free instructor's guide.
  
  
  
• Day of Release - Discusses what offenders should expect on the day of their release and the actions they can take in their first 30 to 60 days after release to increase their changes of making a successful transition. View a clip of this video. Click here to download the accompanying free instructor's guide.
  
  
  
• Release and Beyond: Lifestyle Changes - Encourages offenders to evaluate their behavior and the factors that influence it, and to develop specific strategies to persevere in overcoming barriers. View a clip of this video. Click here to download the accompanying free instructor's guide.
  
  
  
• Release and Beyond: Relapse Triggers - Helps offenders understand what factors may trigger their relapse and how to avoid and replace those triggers. View a clip of this video. Click here to download the accompanying free instructor's guide.
  
  
  
• Release and Beyond: Support Systems - Offenders learn how to develop support systems of people who can hold them accountable for their actions and get them off to a positive start. View a clip of this video. Click here to download the accompanying free instructor's guide.
  

• Countdown to Freedom: Ex-Offender Re-Entry and Re-Integration for Women (this version is specifically oriented to the different challenges that women face)
  
  
• Offender Reintegration Scale