A Prison Re-Entry Coach helps individuals transition back into society after incarceration. They guide clients through the toughest parts of re-entry: finding employment, staying sober, repairing relationships, handling stigma, managing finances, and navigating a world that has changed while they were away. As a Prison Re-Entry Coach, your role is to provide structure, accountability, and a clear roadmap so clients don’t fall back into old habits.

No—coaching is unlicensed in most regions, and lived experience is often an asset. Certain jobs (e.g., facility roles or licensed programs) may have restrictions, but private practice, community contracts, and partnership work are viable paths. We cover compliant positioning and how to present your story professionally.

Short version: clinicians diagnose and treat; officers enforce compliance; case managers coordinate services. A reentry coach turns all of that into daily execution. We don’t diagnose, prescribe, or police. We help the client choose clear goals, break them into steps, practice the skills (communication, interviews, budgeting, court prep), and stay accountable between appointments so they actually follow through. We read court paperwork with them, build a compliance calendar, prep for probation meetings, rehearse tough conversations, and connect them to housing, employers, and community supports—always within coaching scope, with warm referrals when therapy or legal guidance is needed. Think of the coach as the glue in between systems: the person who turns plans into progress and keeps momentum so clients don’t slide back.

Nope. This certification is designed for coaches, mentors, educators, parents, and people with lived experience—no clinical degree or license needed. As long as you’re committed to helping others grow, and move forward, this program will give you the tools and credential to do it.

Income varies by market, niche, and delivery model. Many coaches charge hourly ($75–$200+), offer packages ($500–$3,000+), or secure community contracts and workshops that pay on retainer. Adding employer partnerships, second-chance hiring pipelines, or reentry workshops can increase revenue and impact.

Most students complete the training and earn their certification in 8 to 10 weeks. You’ll have access to on-demand video modules, plus 10 weeks of live mentorship, so you can move at your own pace with expert guidance along the way. You’ll leave with a complete toolkit to start or expand a practice, integrate coaching into your current role, and build partnerships with sober livings, halfway houses, workforce boards, faith communities, and local employers—so clients have real options, not just advice.