The SIP is designed to provide families, friends, and support networks with tools and resources to actively engage in the rehabilitation and successful reentry of their incarcerated loved ones. This collaborative approach empowers both the SI individual and their support system, promoting long-term success and reducing recidivism.

Here’s how the SIP supports families and their loved ones:

·         Family Engagement: Encourages active family participation in the rehabilitation process.

·         Rehabilitation Support: Provides educational resources and programs focused on personal growth, emotional well-being, and positive behavioral change.

·         Communication Tools: Offers guidance on maintaining healthy communication between incarcerated individuals and their families.

·         Skill Development: Focuses on developing job readiness, life skills, and emotional intelligence to promote self-sufficiency upon release.

·         Counseling and Resources: Provides access to counseling, substance use support, and additional services tailored to the needs of the individual.

·         Legal and System Navigation: Educates families on the criminal justice system, parole hearings, and how to advocate effectively for their loved one.

·         Accountability and Growth: Encourages incarcerated individuals to take ownership of their rehabilitation journey with family support as a guiding force.

·         Reentry Preparation: Assists in creating personalized parole and reentry plans to support a smooth transition back into the community.

The SIP recognizes the importance of family and community involvement in the rehabilitation process. By working together, we create a stronger foundation for successful reentry and lasting change.

·         Once on the website head over to the Courses tab.

·         View courses and click on the buy button for the course you want to enroll your loved one in.

·         You will be taken to the log-in and sign-up page.

·         If it is the first time you are enrolling your loved one click on the sign-up button.

·         Next, enter the email address you want to associate with Presto Courses. (Some family members create a separate email address just for their incarcerated loved ones and their Presto Courses.)

·         A log in link will be sent to the email you used to create the Presto account.

·         Click on the log in button in the email.

·         Next, enter the email you used to create your Presto account and verify you are human then click log in.

·         Pay for course you have chosen.

·         Click on the profile (three lines top right corner).

·         Click Manage Account.

·         BE SURE NOT TO CREATE THE ACCOUNT IN YOUR NAME, OTHERWISE, YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE CERTIFICATE! Enter first and last name of your loved one, save changes.

·         Click on the Get Response HUB to return to course you purchased.

·         Click and start course.

·         Scroll down on the lessons until you see SIP COURSE DOWNLOAD. Download the course and mail to your loved one. Have your loved one return to you the answers to the quiz and you enter the answers in the quiz online.

·         After you have entered your loved one's responses, download, copy and mail the certificate to your loved one with a big CONGRATULATIONS!