To request the services of BRN, our Release Questionnaire must be completed and submitted to BRN prior to services being provided. Acceptance of a client is at the discretion of BRN. Please use either of the questionnaire formats provided below.
If there is an issue accessing either form, please email info@baystatereentrynetwork.org for assistance.
Special note: We are not able to assist parolees unless permission is granted to allow association with other felons.
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Services listed below will be provided for up to six months from the date of release.
On the day of release:
- Pick-up the person being released from the facility and transport them to Boston.
- Contact the proper registry officer and set up an appointment for the person to register with the SORB.
- Transport the person to the proper probation department to be fitted with a GPS unit, if required.
- Coordinate with your property officer to set an acceptable time and date to pick-up the person’s property.
- Assist with setting-up a bank account, if necessary.
- Facilitate entry to the shelter.
- Introduce them to their support team.
The following days:
- Help them activate their MassHealth.
- Set up medical appointments.
- Help them apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- Help them apply for additional benefits they may be eligible for.
- Develop a realistic release plan in order to better facilitate their reintegration to the community.