Building Capacity
From the Nervous System Up
Transforming schools, organizations, and communities through the Forward SELF Series™—where social-emotional learning meets financial literacy
Breaking Cycles
From the Nervous System Up
Provide nervous system literacy and financial reentry readiness to support lasting transformation and community reintegration
The Reentry Challenge
Without addressing trauma and financial barriers, the cycle continues
High Recidivism Rates
Without nervous system literacy and financial skills, individuals return to survival patterns
Financial Reentry Barriers
Lack of credit, banking access, and financial knowledge creates immediate post-release challenges
Unaddressed Trauma
Incarceration compounds existing trauma, impacting regulation and decision-making
Community Reintegration
Individuals struggle to rebuild relationships and navigate community systems
Building Reentry Readiness
Forward SELF™ helps justice-impacted individuals understand how incarceration and trauma impact their nervous system—then builds the regulation and financial skills needed for successful reentry.
Pre-Release Programming
Deliver Forward SELF™ modules inside facilities to prepare individuals before release
Post-Release Support
Continue support in community settings to ensure successful transition
Staff Training
Equip correctional staff and reentry coordinators with trauma-informed approaches
Breaking the Cycle
Programs implementing Forward SELF™ see significant improvements in reentry success
Reduced Recidivism
Participants demonstrate improved regulation and financial stability
Employment Success
Individuals secure and maintain employment post-release
Family Reconnection
Stronger relationships and support systems upon reentry
What Participants Learn
A comprehensive curriculum addressing both nervous system regulation and financial reentry
Nervous System Literacy
- Understanding trauma responses and triggers
- Building regulation tools for high-stress situations
- Recognizing and managing shame responses
- Developing healthy relationship boundaries
Financial Reentry Skills
- Opening bank accounts and rebuilding credit
- Creating realistic budgets on limited income
- Navigating child support and restitution obligations
- Building emergency funds and long-term stability
Supporting the System
Correctional staff and reentry coordinators need trauma-informed tools to support individuals effectively and sustainably.
Staff Training Includes:
- Understanding incarceration trauma and nervous system impacts
- De-escalation techniques grounded in regulation
- Addressing secondary trauma and compassion fatigue
- Building trauma-informed facility cultures
Ready to Support Successful Reentry?
Let's discuss how Forward SELF™ can reduce recidivism, support reentry readiness, and transform your correctional or reentry program.