Justice - Forgiveness - Restoration
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Our Mission
To accelerate the transition to
freedom by equipping
previously incarcerated
individuals with necessary life
skills to become contributing
members of society.
Q1. What is 7-70?
A1. 7-70 is a faith based, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping returning
citizens accept justice and forgiveness and restore them to become contributing
members of society and thus reduce recidivism.
Q2. What is recidivism?
A2. Recidivism is when returning citizens relapse into criminal behavior. The
Bureau Of Justice Statistics reported that 76% of those released from prison in
2010 were re-arrested within 5 years.
Our Vision
That all who seek justice,
forgiveness and restoration
would find them
Our Values
Through God anything is
possible. All are created in the
image of God; thus, worthy of
respect and love. No one is
beyond God’s redemption.
Success is only obtained
through willingness and hard
work. Judgment is God’s
domain. That restoration
involves spiritual, physical and
social renewal. That
forgiveness is our duty.
Q3. Why is recidivism so high?
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A3. Because returning citizens don’t face a level playing field. Many jobs
and careers are closed to them. Without jobs they have no money and
cannot find a safe place to live. Without support to face these obstacles
many go back to their old way, self-destructive ways of living.
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Q4. What does 7-70 offer?
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A4. 7-70 does not ‘do’ things for clients. Clients must own their reentry. We
coach, counsel, advise, teach, coordinate, advocate. These things are done
via, Coaching, Counseling, Training, Case Management, Housing and
Employment services. We believe that this approach allows God to work in the
lives of our clients to bring positive change and reduce recidivism.
Q5. Do clients have to be Christian?
A5. No. 7-70 will help anyone regardless of belief. However, we are Christians
and all our services follow Christian principles. Bible study is voluntary. We
believe that we demonstrate the truth of our faith by living a compassionate life;
with justice, forgiveness and restoration.
7-70 RE-ENTRY SERVICES, INC. NFP PHONE
9146 Lincoln Ave
(708) 780-7075
Brookfield, IL 60513
WEB
www.770reentryservices.org