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Cal State San Bernardino Reentry Initiative (CSRI)

We provide comprehensive services for parolees and we’re here to help.

What is CSRI?

The Cal State San Bernardino Reentry Initiative (CSRI) provides services to parolees returning to the Inland Empire through comprehensive programming and support. CSRI operates under contract from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) as a project of the University Enterprises Corporation at California State University, San Bernardino. CSRI partners with many organizations throughout the region to provide classes and other services to our participants.  

The Mission of CSRI

The mission of CSRI is to increase public safety, reduce recidivism, and break the cycle of generational incarceration through comprehensive programming in a constructive environment.

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What Makes CSRI Different?

  • A FRESH START

CSRI helps parolees returning to the Inland Empire from California prisons gain access to comprehensive services, providing them with the skills needed to better prepare them for returning to their communities and achieving better, happier, heathier lives.

  • A helping hand

CSRI is dedicated to helping parolees reintegrate into society and to lead law-abiding lives. With comprehensive services and support, CSRI gives people a chance to turn their lives around.

  • Improving Lives and Communities

CSRI is making a difference in the lives of parolees and their families, as well as in the communities they live in. The program is helping to increase safety and improve the communities we serve.

  • Reducing recidivism

CSRI is dedicated to helping parolees reintegrate into society and lead productive lives. With comprehensive services like housing assistance, job development, relapse prevention, life skills, counseling, and other classes, CSRI is making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

  • Reentry Done Right: Providing Quality Services to Returning Parolees

Are you ready to start a new chapter in your life? CSRI is here to help you successfully reintegrate into the Inland Empire community after your release from prison. Our comprehensive services are designed to provide you with the skills and support needed to help you successfully complete your parole and live a new chapter in your life. Let's work together towards a brighter future – join us today!

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About CSRI Centers

Cal State San Bernardino Reentry Initiative (CSRI) currently has four centers in the Inland Empire. Our centers are located in the cities of San Bernardino, Victorville, Moreno Valley and Indio. Each center serves their respective community and provides comprehensive support and services under one roof.

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How it works

Get Referred

Let your parole agent know you are interested in enrolling with CSRI, and ask your agent to send CSRI a 1502 referral.

Get Enrolled

CSRI will reach out to you and schedule your intake for enrollment.

Get Connected

Connect with CSRI staff and get connected to resources like short-term reentry housing, food, classes, and individual case management.

Stay Connected

Maintaining participation and communication are essential for progress and reaching goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of services does CSRI offer to parolees returning to the Inland Empire?

We recognize that reentry into the community can be a difficult journey, which is why CSRI provides parolees with access to resources and support in order to ensure a successful transition. Our services include job assistance and career planning assistance, housing assistance, life skills training, parole mandated classes, adult basic education, vocational training, counseling services, and other services. We are here to support you every step of the way; allowing you to become a productive member of society as well as a contributing member of your community.

How can CSRI help support recently released prisoners from returning to incarceration?

CSRI is here to help you make a successful transition back into your community. CSRI provides comprehensive services, including education and employment assistance, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and short-term reentry housing. We believe that by providing the right support at the right time, we can help create a safer community for everyone.

Are there any eligibility requirements for accessing services through CSRI Centers?

CSRI services are provided to enrolled CSRI participants. To meet eligibility the participant must currently be on parole in California and prepared to start a new chapter of growth and development.

How does CSRI work with community partners and stakeholders to increase safety in local neighborhoods?

There are many well-respected, effective community-based organizations and local sponsors that know their communities better than CSRI. By collaborating with community resources and local agencies, CSRI ensures that the broad range of services necessary for successful reentry are available to support effective reintegration into the community and their families, reduce recidivism, and increase safety.

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TESTIMONIALS

George R.

I am very grateful to have had this opportunity given to me. After serving 28.8 years in prison since my youth you have helped me transition back into society easier. Thanks for the job opportunity and assistance you gave to me and my family. My twin daughters really needed the eye- glasses you provided them. I have been blessed because you have been a true blessed because you have been a true blessing.

Jacqueline B.

I was let off parole June 5, 2013. But the best thing about being on Parole was coming to CSRI. A program that makes you feel like you are family. They will go out of the way to help you. I been coming since October of 2012 and I will tell anyone who will listen about CSRI because the program works. One day I hope to have my name on the side of the door. I have met a lot of people just like me and we are working for the same goal. So thank you to all of my extended family.

Vincent R.

Over the years, I had made bad decisions and did a lot of time in and out of prison. Today, I can sit here and write about the changes in my life. It’s all positive now, inside and out. Formerly known as the Day Reporting Center, a home to me because I am currently in living conditions I would not call home. This place, now the CSRI, has done so much for me, and I can’t think of one thing I didn’t get from this place. I have the biggest support system and now two families. The responsibility I have today comes from the CSRI. I have so much today and I have accomplished more in one year than I ever did in my whole life. So, I can honestly say “I wouldn’t know what I’d be doing today or if I would even care anymore if it wasn’t for this place. It’s my home!”

George R.

I am very grateful to have had this opportunity given to me. After serving 28.8 years in prison since my youth you have helped me transition back into society easier. Thanks for the job opportunity and assistance you gave to me and my family. My twin daughters really needed the eye- glasses you provided them. I have been blessed because you have been a true blessed because you have been a true blessing.

Jacqueline B.

I was let off parole June 5, 2013. But the best thing about being on Parole was coming to CSRI. A program that makes you feel like you are family. They will go out of the way to help you. I been coming since October of 2012 and I will tell anyone who will listen about CSRI because the program works. One day I hope to have my name on the side of the door. I have met a lot of people just like me and we are working for the same goal. So thank you to all of my extended family.

Vincent R.

Over the years, I had made bad decisions and did a lot of time in and out of prison. Today, I can sit here and write about the changes in my life. It’s all positive now, inside and out. Formerly known as the Day Reporting Center, a home to me because I am currently in living conditions I would not call home. This place, now the CSRI, has done so much for me, and I can’t think of one thing I didn’t get from this place. I have the biggest support system and now two families. The responsibility I have today comes from the CSRI. I have so much today and I have accomplished more in one year than I ever did in my whole life. So, I can honestly say “I wouldn’t know what I’d be doing today or if I would even care anymore if it wasn’t for this place. It’s my home!”

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