Through our work program for ex-offenders we are able to teach, counsel, and bear with the transformation process that each ex-offender goes through. Some of the battles we have to fight in order to win the war are: alcoholism, drug addiction, selfishness, issues of trust and respect for authority. By learning how to overcome these battles we then are able to help transform the ex-offender from "unemployable" to employable.

We began this program in cooperation with Lee Reineke of the Reineke Company and have placed fourteen individuals in full-time employment with the Reineke Company. Since we began this program 34% of the Reineke company's factory employment base is comprised of Transformation Network graduates.

Process of the Liberty's Door Program:

1. Any organization can fax an application to the Transformation Network 419.289.7956.

2. The Reentry Development Coordinator will complete a Needs Assessment and a Reentry Plan for every applicant.

3. A pretest and completion of our Targeting Success program is mandatory of all applicants. The applicant will complete 12 lessons including goal setting, resume writing, interviewing skills, job search, networking and personal finance.

4. TNet-Works!3 Class: an intensive 4 half-day approach to helping participants see that an on-going transformation from the inside out must take place to be successful in relationships at home, work and play. This class will help each participant construct a mission statement, more effectively invest their time, implement a life of value-driven priorities and improve communication skills.

5. Organizing Job Search, One-on-One, and classroom time.

6. Successful ex-offenders will motivate participants by sharing their stories and answering questions that many ex-offenders have-dispelling the notion that no one will hire a "felon".

7. On-going job search and job placement for participants not yet employed. A time to develop healthy relationships with the participants and to plug them into groups, church, volunteer efforts, etc. Additionally, we will use this time to evaluate each person's strengths and weaknesses.

8. Setup interviews with participating employers.  

9. Mentoring each person through a growing community of volunteers looking to make a difference in the life of an individual, family and community.

10. Speak to community groups, lead by example, develop a network of support among employers, churches, agencies and individuals.

If you would like a Transformation Network representative to speak to your organization regarding the Liberty's Door program please call 419.207.1188.