Post-Release Services

To request BRN services, our Release Questionnaire must be submitted, for eligible individuals with a confirmed release date, at least one week in advance of their release date. We encourage submission of our Release Questionnaire as early as possible even without a confirmed release date but services will not be initiated until the date is confirmed.

Eligibility for Services

• A sexual offense conviction
• Not more than six months from release date
• Confirmed housing (if BRN transport is requested)
• Completed Release Questionnaire

You will receive a confirmation email after the questionnaire has been received. This email contains a link for you to use should the submitted information require updating. Please do not submit a duplicate questionnaire.

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Day of release

• Pick-up from the releasing facility within Massachusetts and transport them to their pre-arrange housing within Massachusetts.
• Contact the proper registry officer and make an appointment to register with the SORB.
• Transport to the relevant probation/parole department to report and/or be fitted with a GPS unit, if required.
• Coordinate with your property officer to set an acceptable time and date to pick-up the personal property.
• Assist with setting-up a bank account and/or cashing a release check, if necessary.
• Facilitate entry to the shelter, if pre-arranged.
• Introduce third-party organizations for more long-term services. See Partners/Resources
• Provide:
  • free smart phone with six months of free service,
  • large backpack with sundry toiletries,
  • $50 Charlie Card (or equivalent) upon request, and
  • lunch (or just a darn good cup of coffee.)

Post-release week

• activate MassHealth, if needed,
• set up and provide transport to medical appointments,
• apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
• review potential for additional benefits,
• develop a realistic release plan to better facilitate reintegration, and
• provide one free life coaching session. Click here for more.

Months and years to come…

While the free portion of our services end after six months; clients are offered the option to remain on our discounted phone plan, encouraged to continue updating BRN on their progress, and maintain a relationship with the mentor.

We understand that this is a long process. By remaining involved even years after release, our clients have the best chance of success.