LACOE GAIN Resources

Re-Entry Resources.

Barriers related to criminal history, legal involvement, and limited access to supportive services can often impact long-term employment success. The resources below are intended to help with accessing legal assistance, record clearing services, peer support, and other community-based programs that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and successful reentry into the workforce and community.

Know Your Rights

Fair Chance Act: Criminal History & Employment

Learn about your rights under California's Fair Chance Act and how criminal history may impact employment opportunities.

Navigating the Criminal Justice System

Educational resource designed to help individuals better understand and navigate the criminal justice system.

Prop 47 Eligibility & Court Information

Learn about offenses that may qualify for reduction or reclassification under California Proposition 47, including information about eligible offenses and Los Angeles County courthouse filing locations.

Root & Rebound

Root & Rebound provides legal support and reentry assistance for justice-impacted individuals throughout California.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA)

NLSLA provides legal workshops, clinics, and access to legal support services.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

LAFLA offers free legal assistance and support with record clearing and expungement services.

Superior Court of California

Access court records and request criminal history information.

A New Way of Life

A New Way of Life provides free expungement clinics, record clearing support, and family reunification services.

Reentry Support Services

D.O.O.R.S Community Reentry Center

The D.O.O.R.S Community Reentry Center connects individuals to supportive services, system navigation, and community resources.

LA County Justice, Care & Opportunities Department (JCOD)

JCOD provides countywide support services and resource navigation for justice-impacted individuals.

County of Los Angeles Public Health

Provides systems navigation support and connections to community-based services.

TimeList Group

TimeList Group provides reentry housing support and stable living environments for justice-impacted individuals transitioning back into the community.

Homeboy Industries

Homeboy Industries provides free tattoo removal services to support individuals seeking employment, personal transformation, and successful community reintegration.

Peer Support & Community

Ten Toes In

Ten Toes In provides mentorship, support groups, and community support services for justice-impacted individuals.

Project Return Peer Support Network

Project Return provides peer support services, reentry support groups, and emotional support through its Warm Line.

  • Reentry Services Project Return — reentry support services and resources
  • Peer Support Groups Project Return — find a peer support group near you
  • Support Warm Line 888-448-9777  |  English & Spanish
    Mon – Fri: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST  |  Sat – Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST     Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and having someone to talk to can make a difference. The Support Warm Line offers a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals who may be experiencing stress, emotional challenges, loneliness, anxiety, or difficult life circumstances. Whether you need encouragement, someone to listen, or simply a reminder that you are not alone, trained peer support staff are available to provide compassionate support and understanding. This is a non-crisis support line and is available to anyone who may need emotional support or connection.

Defy Ventures

Defy Ventures offers entrepreneurship training and business development support for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking economic empowerment and career growth.

Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition provides mentorship, supportive services, advocacy, and community support for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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