Healing-Centered
A trauma-informed framework that honors each participant's capacity for growth and dignity.
Justice-informed reentry services
From Incarceration
to Opportunity.
The Incarceration Restoration Foundation provides wraparound reentry services for justice-involved transitional-age youth and adults in Pima County, Arizona.
Pima
County
18+
Youth & adults
50+
Partners
Mission
Justice-Informed. Person-Centered. Community-Rooted.
The Incarceration Restoration Foundation is a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing recidivism and supporting successful community reintegration for justice-involved individuals, with a primary focus on transitional-age youth and young adults ages 18-24.
Through evidence-based behavioral health services, workforce readiness programming, individualized case management, and sustained community mentorship, IRF equips participants with the skills, support, and connections necessary for long-term stability.
Evidence-Based
Programming includes MRT, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Seeking Safety, and MRBP.
Coordinated
Case management aligns behavioral health, housing, benefits, mentoring, and supervision needs.
Connected
IRF coordinates with ADCRR, Pima County agencies, providers, employers, and housing partners.
Who IRF Serves
Inclusive reentry support in Pima County.
IRF provides services to justice-involved individuals in Pima County, Arizona, with primary program delivery in Tucson.
Transitional-Age Youth
Individuals ages 18-24 transitioning from incarceration or juvenile detention.
Adults Under Supervision
Adults of any age who are under community supervision or recently released from a correctional facility.
Elevated Reentry Need
Individuals at elevated risk due to housing instability, behavioral health needs, or limited employment history.
Referral sources: Probation and parole officers, ADCRR, courts, defense attorneys, family members, community organizations, hospitals, behavioral health providers, and self-referrals.
Non-discrimination: IRF serves all genders and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.
Current Services
What IRF operates today.
Behavioral Health Coordination
- Moral Reconation Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
- Seeking Safety and MRBP
- AHCCCS enrollment support
Workforce Readiness
- Career assessment
- Resume and interview coaching
- Financial literacy
- Employment retention follow-up
Reentry Navigation
- Reentry planning
- Benefits enrollment and ID recovery
- Probation/parole coordination
- Transportation and crisis support
Mentoring and Peer Support
- Weekly one-on-one check-ins
- Group peer support
- Alumni engagement
- Long-term connection beyond exit
Life Skills Development
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Parenting and family strengthening
- Budgeting and household management
- Health, wellness, and civic engagement
Housing Navigation
IRF connects participants to housing providers, TPCH, and the Pima County Continuum of Care. IRF does not currently operate its own residential facility.
Planned Initiatives
What's coming next.
These initiatives are in planning or early development and are contingent on funding and partnership development.
Community Campus and Transitional Housing
A participant-built transitional housing community integrating construction trade training with supported transitional living.
Expanded Vocational and Trade Training
Partnerships to expand access to commercial driving, construction trades, and other high-wage vocational pathways.
Youth Transitions Program
Specialized services for young adults aging out of foster care and child welfare systems who are at elevated risk of justice involvement.
Impact
Documented early results, clear evidence base.
IRF separates organizational results from program-model evidence and reports only documented early-program data.
6
Participants housed and stabilized
100%
Behavioral health enrollment
80%+
Peer mentorship engagement
$186K+
Estimated avoided reincarceration costs
Program Model Evidence Base
OJP describes CBT as an evidence-based intervention for justice-involved people.
SAMHSA identifies Seeking Safety as an evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, and substance misuse.
SAMHSA trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment.
Referral
Refer Someone to IRF
IRF accepts referrals from probation and parole officers, correctional case managers, courts, behavioral health providers, family members, community organizations, and self-referrals.
Include the individual's name and contact information or consent to share, current supervision status, primary needs, and the referring agency or individual. Participation in IRF programs is voluntary.
Donate
Support reentry work that is grounded and accountable.
Your contribution supports evidence-based programming, case management, workforce readiness, behavioral health coordination, and community connection for individuals working hard to build stable lives.
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit
Tax
Deductible
Pima
County
Donation inquiries currently open an email to IRF while the live Stripe banking setup is finalized.
Partner
Partner With IRF
IRF builds partnerships with employers, workforce organizations, behavioral health providers, housing agencies, faith communities, and civic organizations committed to successful reentry and community safety.
Employment Partners
Connect with job-ready candidates and receive ongoing employment support.
Volunteers
Screened and trained volunteers support workforce development, legal services, financial coaching, and mentorship.