Assisting Formerly Incarcerated Women Achieve Employment Success Through Job Search Training, Support

& Guidance

P.O. Box 7791, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607 • 949-424-7727 • prcsca.org

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What We DoOur three-prong approach is inspired by the Employer-Driven Model (EDM), which was created by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC):1. Direct Client Services

– Career Coaching– Job Search Workshops– One-on-One Mentorship

2. Inter-Agency Networking– Joint Events with Other Service

Providers– Referrals

3. Employer Outreach– Education– Partnerships

Our overriding objective is to reduce recidivism among the

formerly incarcerated by providing a foundation for

lasting employment.

Who We ArePacific Reentry Career Services is a

nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation founded by Stephanie Hammerwold and Tim

Pershing with the mission of assisting formerly incarcerated women attain

employment through job search training, mentorship, support and guidance.

Stephanie & Tim bring their expertise in hiring, education, nonprofits and work

with at-risk populations to Pacific Reentry Career Services. We use

employment specialists, volunteer mentors, connections to other service

organizations and understanding employers to create a foundation for

long-term employment.

Stephanie

Tim

How Our Program Works

Client contacts

PRCS upon release

from jail/prison

PRCS meets with

client to set up a

career plan

PRCS staff & mentor support client

through the search

process

Client is hired

PRCS continues to support

client through the first

few months of

employment

• Each job search is different, so we tailor our program to each client’s specific needs

• Clients receive resume help, interview practice and support throughout the job search process

• We use our network of employers, reentry service providers & mentors to help support job seekers

• Ongoing employment contributes to a reduction in recidivism rates1

1https://www.bja.gov/Publications/CSG-Reentry-and-Employment.pdf

How You Can Help• Donate

– Be a part of our kickoff campaign to help us facilitate workshops, mentor clients and reach out to employers

• Volunteer– Become a mentor, write blog

posts for our site and help be a part of launching our nonprofit

• Spread the Word– Share this campaign with your

friends & help get the word out about the benefits of hiring the reentry population

Pacific Reentry Career Services has tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Contributions made to Pacific Reentry Career Services are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.