IBL Programs

Not everything that
is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
until it is faced.

— James Arthur
Baldwin

Hold fast to dreams,
for if dreams die, life
is a broken winged
bird that cannot fly.

— Langston Hughes

Stumbling is not falling.

There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.

— Malcolm X

*Currently, we're not able to implement most of these programs due to a lack of funding and donations. We're continuing to seek out companies and public donations to help us move forward and reach our set goals for this program.

Transitional Services

Intake Assessment — assessing inmate’s job skills, education, level of interest, social skills, child support issues, communication with parole officer, transportation, addressing basic needs immediately, alcohol & substance abuse problems
Mentoring — providing guidance on employment opportunities, job skills, community resources, and spiritual guidance. Working with inmates prior to and immediately following their release.
Service providers — contact person or a referral list to agencies
Vouchers — temporary transportation and food assistance
Job readiness — preparing them to re-enter the job market, providing employment resources
Employment — provide or link clients with potential employers or service providers to help clients find jobs, mock interviews, resume writing
Shelter & social services — contact social services to help provide housing & food
Job skills training — punctuality, attendance, appropriate attire, work ethics, ability to accept criticisms

Counseling & Support Services

Peer focus group — discuss challenges & successes
Fatherhood program — reconnecting ex-offenders with their kids and assisting with child support issues
Assign case manager to ex-offender to work closely with parole officer and assist with many other issues
Help them to develop short & long-term goals
Health education — discuss AIDS, STDs, safe sex, provide information on various health topics
Referrals for substance & drug treatment programs
Providing breakfast and lunch
Clothing closet
Help ex-offenders get necessary documents (forms of identification, driver’s license, social security cards, birth certificate, etc.)
Help ex-offenders review and clean up their rap sheets and credit reports

Transport Services

Job interviews
Transport to doctor appointments
Grocery & basic necessity shopping
Workshops & job skills training
Metro bus passes

Computer Training & Educational Information

Basic computer skills
Learning how to use the Internet
Basic Adult Education information
GED preparation
Provide information about local trade schools & community colleges
Provide information on programs & vocational training available: moving & trucking school, restaurant & catering services, copy centers, retail, transit services, sales, automotive

Art work Creations

Prison artists in several work camps around the State of Florida have reproduced paintings and drawings from photos, and have created their own pen and ink drawings, landscapes, waterscapes, wood carvings, picture frames, and other works of art. (Please see art gallery.)