Second Chance Month Reentry Fair Empowers Residents

Page updated on April 27, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Inmate in green uniform that says Prisoner on the back speaking with two members of the Workforce Development team at the Reentry Resource Fair

The journey home just got a little smoother for dozens of residents at the Adult Detention Center. On April 23, in recognition of Second Chance Month, our Inmate Services team hosted the annual Reentry Resource Fair. This event helps prepare our residents for successful new beginnings resulting in a stronger, safer community.

Having support from beyond the jail is critical for successful reintegration and to ensure our residents have those connections, we brought together 29 community partners. Residents spent the afternoon actively engaging with experts to explore resources and build plans for their future.

The fair focused on key areas of stability, including:

• Health: Access to medical and wellness resources
• Housing: A safe and accessible place to live and restore family connections
• Education: Opportunities to bridge the gap in learning.
• Job Training: Developing the skill sets local employers need.
• Employment Assistance: Direct lines to job placement and resume help.
• Peer Support: Connecting with networks of people who understand the journey.
• Justice: Linking with legal resources and community-based supervision.

“Our goal is to equip individuals with the tools and connections they need to have their best shot at a second chance,” said Sheriff Sean Casey.

Events like these underscore Sheriff Sean Casey’s ongoing mission to reduce recidivism. By fostering these vital community connections, the Sheriff’s Office is helping returning citizens build brighter futures and improve our community.

We appreciate having an inmate services counselor from the Arlington County Sheriff's Office attend, and we thank the following organizations for joining us:

Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Alexandria Health Department
Inova Cares for Families
Capital Youth Empowerment Program Fathers in Tech
OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church
Shiloh Baptist Church
Aetna Better Health of Virginia
Alexandria DCHS Sexual Assault Center/Domestic Violence
Alexandria Workforce Development
Friends of Guest House
Virginia District 36 Parole and Probation
Alexandria Veterans Center
Hand2HeartDC
Alexandria Public Defender Office
Workplace Fairness
Hearts LLC
Salvation Army
Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria
Together We Bake
Volunteers of America Chesapeake
Department of Community and Human Services
Alexandria Office of Human Rights
Spread the Vote
League of Women Voters
Savvy Designs
Kitchen of Purpose
Assentials, Inc.
Arm and Arm
Department of Rehabilitative Services

Resource Fair Highlights

Inmate in green uniform that says Prisoner on the back, Sheriff in blue uniform and two business representatives interacting with each at the Reentry Resource Fair
Deputy in a blue uniform, inmate wearing a tan uniform that says Alexandria inmate on the back, and a business representative interacting with each other at a reentry resource fair
Inmate in green uniform that says Alexandria Inmate on the back speaking with a member of Arm & Arm peer support group at Reentry Resource Fair
Two inmates in green uniforms looking at information while a member of Friends of Guest House assists them at the Reentry Resource Fair
Inmate in green uniform that says Prisoner on the back speaking with two members of Legal Services of Northern VIrginia at the Reentry Resource Fair
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Inmate in green uniform that says Prisoner on the back, Sheriff in blue uniform and two business representatives interacting with each at the Reentry Resource Fair
Deputy in a blue uniform, inmate wearing a tan uniform that says Alexandria inmate on the back, and a business representative interacting with each other at a reentry resource fair
Inmate in green uniform that says Alexandria Inmate on the back speaking with a member of Arm & Arm peer support group at Reentry Resource Fair
Two inmates in green uniforms looking at information while a member of Friends of Guest House assists them at the Reentry Resource Fair
Inmate in green uniform that says Prisoner on the back speaking with two members of Legal Services of Northern VIrginia at the Reentry Resource Fair