Community-Led Reentry Support That Works

CLEAR Group fills the critical gap between supervision and support — giving people on parole a safe space to speak openly, build trust, and address challenges before they escalate. By bringing together returning citizens, community partners, and law enforcement in a structured, human-centered environment, CLEAR Group strengthens reentry outcomes and builds safer communities.

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What CLEAR Group Is (and Isn't)

CLEAR Group is a facilitated, in-person community support space - not a mandated program, therapy, or compliance tool.

✓ CLEAR Group IS

🛡️A Safe Space to Speak

Psychological safety to share openly without fear of judgment or consequences

🤝 Peer Connection

Bringing together people with shared experiences to reduce isolation

💬 Humanized System Relationships

Building trust between participants, parole agents, and law enforcement

⚡ Early Intervention

Addressing issues before they become violations or crises

✗ CLEAR Group Is NOT

📋 A Mandated Program

Participation is voluntary, not court-ordered or required

🏥 Treatment or Therapy

Not a clinical intervention or counseling service

👮 A Compliance Tool

Not about surveillance, monitoring, or enforcement

⚖️ Replacement for Supervision

Complements—doesn't replace—existing parole systems

CLEAR Framework Flow

The CLEAR Framework

C · L · E · A · R

A structured, community-led support model that builds trust, accountability, and connection—before challenges escalate.

C

Coalition

Bringing together returning citizens, community leaders, service providers, and law enforcement in a shared space.

L

Leadership

Co-facilitated by a trained officer and a returning citizen—modeling partnership, credibility, and mutual respect.

E

Education

Honest conversations about real-life challenges, systems navigation, and shared problem-solving.

A

Advice

Mentorship and guidance rooted in lived experience—support that continues beyond the group session.

R

Rehabilitation

Strengthening stability, accountability, and reintegration—reducing violations and improving outcomes.

CLEAR Group Locations in Michigan

Select a county to view available CLEAR Groups, meeting times, and facilitator contact information.

What It Takes to Run a CLEAR Group

  • 🏘️ Safe Community Space

    A neutral, accessible location outside institutional settings where people feel comfortable gathering

  • 👨‍🏫 Trained Facilitator

    Community leader with lived experience or reentry-adjacent expertise, certified through NCS training

  • 🤝 System Partnership

    Consistent participation from parole officers or law enforcement as resources, not enforcers

  • 🍽️ Shared Meals

    Food provided at each session to support relationship-building and create welcoming atmosphere

  • 📋 CLEAR Group Principles

    Alignment with trauma-informed, nonjudgmental approach and commitment to core values

  • 📊 Data & Reporting

    Simple attendance tracking and outcome reporting supported by NCS technical assistance

Become a CLEAR Group Facilitator

Becoming a CLEAR Group facilitator is a meaningful way to support people on parole, strengthen community relationships, and make a real impact. Fill out the form below, and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

Program Overview & Resources

For system partners, and facilitators seeking deeper detail, download the CLEAR Group Program Overview.

Download: CLEAR Group Program Overview (PDF)