Riverside House offers a residential reentry program that assists men and women convicted of crimes by guiding them into a stronger spiritual life and the confidence to keep strong. Several of our clients at Riverside House have experienced great blessings as a result of coming here. Life before Riverside House was chaotic for *Raymond Pena. […]
It may come as no surprise that Riverside House clients often face a myriad of hurdles when applying for jobs. One of our goals is to not only help our clients overcome these challenges, but to encourage them succeed to despite the odds that they face. Our individualized programs include job interview coaching and employment […]
At Riverside House our primary concern is the client’s growth and experiences while in our programs. We recently checked in with one of our residential reentry clients, *Tyler Davis, who has been a resident at Riverside House since August 2015. While he once felt depressed and alone, Tyler shared with us how his time in […]
On February 29, the ICCA (International Corrections and Prisons Association) held a Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. to discuss current trends and pending legislation impacting community corrections. The forum featured community and criminal justice leaders from both private and public sectors, including Mr. Cleveland Bell, the executive director at Riverside House in Miami. […]
After serving 13 years in prison, 41-year-old Martina Fernandez was eager to make a positive change. In 2007, she made the commitment get clean from drugs and begin a better life for God. Her transition from prison to Riverside House has only helped to reinforce her dedication to getting on the right track. One of […]
The purpose of Riverside House is to guide men and women convicted of crime into becoming productive citizens through a nondenominational, faith-based approach. Many of our clients that have come through the facility have left with skills and confidence necessary to enter society again. One such client is *Andrea Olson. After being at Riverside House […]
Reentry isn’t easy, period. When returning to society after prison, health problems and deep psychological issues can complicate a healthy transition back into society. Sixty-one year old returning citizen *Jerry Jenkins has been at Riverside House for two months. He is currently working on maintaining his health due to his long-term battle with diabetes. On […]
As a residential reentry center in Miami, we are all too familiar with the adjustment that our clients face not just in preparing for reentry, but also in transitioning from prison to life at a halfway house. Many of our clients, both men and women, are initially nervous because they don’t know what to expect. […]
Ending up in prison for most is a tragic or traumatic experience, but for our own *Johnathan Smith it was a lifesaver. Mr. Smith has been at Riverside House since March of this year as a BPO inmate. Upon first glance he can seem quite intimidating, having a tall and muscular build, but on the […]
When an individual enters one of our programs, they become like family as we are committed to them in both sickness and in health. Prior to coming to Riverside House, Mr. James Hopper was very health and considered to be in the best shape of his life. He was always cheerful and very helpful by […]
