Who is eligible to receive reentry assistance from CBI?
Any person who is incarcerated is eligible to receive reentry assistance. However, CBI will also provide letters of recommendation and referrals to reentry agencies for CBI students. We encourage non-CBI students to enroll in our program by requesting a Student Enrollment Form.

How does one go about receiving reentry assistance from CBI?
Any person in prison who is planning to be released should contact CBI (or ask a friend or family member to do so) and inform us of their interest in receiving reentry assistance from CBI. We then send the incarcerated person a Reentry Profile Questionnaire to fill out. The questionnaire gives us helpful information like the person’s expected release date and destination. CBI will then inform the person in prison of suitable reentry agencies in the area of their release and provide detailed information about the agencies. Submit a request for reentry assistance.

Is there a cost for reentry assistance?
No, CBI does not charge a fee for reentry assistance. Moreover, we attempt to connect people in prison with reentry facilities that are free of charge. However, charitable gifts are always welcomed and much needed to fund and develop the reentry program.

What if an incarcerated person is unaware of his/her release date?
That’s okay. CBI will still provide them with any information regarding reentry ministries in the area of his/her release. We ask for the release date to determine who needs assistance first.

What if the reentry ministry won’t accept the person being released due to lack of space or some other reason?
Under certain circumstances this may happen. However, CBI will go to work again and locate other options for the person. We never leave them empty-handed.

Will you contact the reentry ministry for the individual in prison?
CBI will gladly contact a reentry ministry if the person needs assistance in doing so.

Will CBI provide assistance for sex-offenders?
Yes, we will provide assistance to any person being released from prison regardless of their criminal offense. Crossroad Bible Institute does not take a person’s criminal history into account when determining eligibility for reentry assistance.

What can I do to help?
First, pray for our students and others in prison as they prepare to reenter society. Second, if you are a CBI Instructor, be sure to encourage your students to connect with a reentry ministry upon release. Assure them that CBI’s reentry program will provide assistance for them during this vital transition in their lives. Third, look at what Jesus is doing through His church and prayerfully consider what you can give to further His Kingdom! Get Involved.