OHIO
The Program - Ohio
The JUMPSTART Experience
In cooperation with our donors, churches and the community, JUMPSTART disciples current and former prisoners and assists with re-entry to society. We accomplish our mission through Community Partnerships to address the spiritual, educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs.
JUMPSTART Ohio launched in 2022, and with JUMPSTART South Carolina paving the way, we have high hopes for what can be accomplished here. If you would like to get involved, please contact our Executive Director, Brian Moll.
JUMPSTART Inside Program
The Inside Program introduces the person of Jesus Christ to participants and helps them discover a greater purpose for their lives.
The distinguishing attributes of our program are:
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A 40-week intensive discipleship process
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Unique, peer-to-peer assessments that ensure accountability and drive growth
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Class curriculum focused on transforming lives through: worship, fellowship, discipleship, mentoring, serving others, living with purpose, and reentry education.
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A stress on daily living out our core values of accountability, responsibility, and submission to authority
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Currently operating in DCI (Dayton Correctional), with our eyes on all 27 state prisons in Ohio.
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We have a waitlist of more than 175 at DCI, and we graduated our inaugural class of 47 women on November 19, 2022!
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In South Carolina, where JUMPSTART began in 2008, 1,000 participants enter the program annually, with a 40% average successful completion rate. Those who drop out and don’t complete the 40 weeks are welcome to take it again the following year. But of the 400 who DO FINISH, they have a 96% success rate of staying out of prison.
“JUMPSTART has strengthened my core values and beliefs, my character, and my relationship with God.”
Maxine, Inside Program Participant
JUMPSTART Outside Program
The Outside Program provides a safe and stable environment for people in transition after incarceration. This 12-month, Christ-centered program offers our participants:
Below is what is currently offered in South Carolina, and what we are building toward in Ohio. If you are a donor, social service agency, church or individual who would like to help us build outstanding reentry services please contact Brian Moll.
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Low-cost, safe and stable housing
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Individual case management
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Access to physical, mental and dental healthcare
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Transportation to service providers, employment and shopping
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Permanent and meaningful employment at a living wage
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Financial stability training
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A recovery program for chemical dependency
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Individual mentoring
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Community engagement
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Healthy recreational activities
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Spiritual growth opportunities
“JUMPSTART has given me a newfound confidence that I will use to be a better person and a strong leader.”
Bobbi, Inside Program Participant
Read here to learn more about how JUMPSTART (South Carolina) has lowered the recidivism rate of participants.