From Custody to Community: A Skills-Based Reentry Guide

By Johnny Mahaffey

From Custody to Community is a structured, evidence-informed reentry curriculum designed to address one of the most critical gaps in the criminal justice system: the lack of practical, skill-based preparation for life after incarceration. Developed from lived experience and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) principles, this ten-week program focuses on the core competencies most strongly associated with successful reintegration:

Cognitive restructuring and thinking skillsDecision-making and problem-solvingEmotional regulation and behavioral controlReentry planning and stability buildingEmployment and financial readinessCommunication and social functioning

Unlike traditional programming that emphasizes compliance, this curriculum is designed for application-providing tools that can be used immediately in real-world situations.

Each chapter includes:

Structured instructional contentPractical exercises and behavioral drillsGroup discussion frameworksSelf-assessment tools to track progress

Written by someone who has navigated the system firsthand, this book bridges the gap between academic theory and lived reality-delivering material that is both credible and usable across institutional and independent settings.

It is suitable for:

Correctional education programsReentry organizationsProbation and parole support servicesIndividuals committed to meaningful behavioral change

Reentry is not an abstract concept. It is a series of decisions made under real conditions.

This book is designed to help prepare for them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYCTT6XJ
• ISBN13: 9798295827648
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Gabrit Media
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"