Mat-Su Reentry Coalition
Keeping our Communities Safe
The Mat-Su Reentry Coalition is a collaboration of individuals, community stakeholders, public and not-for –profit agencies, faith based and business partners who are united and committed to reducing recidivism among returning citizens to the Mat-Su community.
Our mission is to promote public safety by identifying and implementing strategies that increase former prisoners’ well-being within the community and reduce the likelihood of their return to prison through recidivating.
We accomplish this by:
-
-
- Improved communication and collaboration between the Alaska Department of Corrections and the community
- Building community partnerships to strengthen local services
- Identifying berries for those being released from incarceration and taking an active role in addressing those concerned
- Promoting community educational and training opportunities for those releasing regarding resources
- Work in conjunction with the Department of Corrections to inform and promote reentry efforts in Alaska
-
Mat-Su Reentry Newsletter:
2025 Mat-Su Reentry Summit: Building Bridges to Success was held on September 4 & 5. Link to recording: 2025 Mat-Su Reentry Summit
To view past Mat-Su Reentry Summit recordings, click on the links below:
2024
2023
2022
2021
Mat-Su Reentry Community Wide Meeting, recordings archive: 2024 April - Alaska Legal System and Reentry Success Stories 2023 December - The Mat-Su Community Care Team and Other Community Resources in the Mat-Su 2023 March - Employement and Housing 2021 September - Peer Support
Link to April 2023 Reentry Simulation article:
Simulation shines spotlight on struggles associated with reentering society after incarceration (alaskasnewssource.com)
Northwest Credible Messenger Program Presentation at 2022 Mat-Su Reentry Summit
For more information on joining the Reentry Coalition please contact:
Barbara Mongar, Mat-Su Reentry Coalition Coordinator
barbara.mongar@valleycharities.org
907-414-4077
VOLUNTARY REENTRY PROGRAM
Eligibility
A screening interview is required before an appointment can be scheduled. Please call a Reentry Manager | Coordinator to determine if placement would be available.
Once offender is approved for the program and is eligible a Case Management Plan will be developed. Program is a six-month commitment. Once completed they are given a discharge plan to help navigate any other resources. If the offender is incarcerated, the case manger can come in and assist with release planning.
For request for Screening Interview please contact:
April Cheek, Reentry Case Manager
reentry@valleycharities.org
907-521-9120
MAT-SU REENTRY DOCUMENTS