ABC Reentry

FACTS:

SOLUTION
ABC Reentry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between legal advocates, community resources, and individuals returning from incarceration. Founded by passionate criminal justice advocates and formerly incarcerated individuals, ABC Reentry works to connect formerly incarcerated individuals to trusted reentry programs and resources that match their specific needs, such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment, while providing peer-to-peer support through the process.

WHO WE ARE

  • ASHLEY BLAIR COHEN, ESQ.

    is the founder and executive director of ABC Reentry. Over the past decade, she has been a driving force at Bonjean Law Group, rising from intern to Managing Partner and helping build a nationally recognized civil rights and criminal defense firm. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in securing the exonerations and early releases of over 20 individuals. Now, through ABC Reentry, she continues her commitment to criminal justice by providing essential post-incarceration support and resources.

  • ROBERT ALMODOVAR

    spent 23 years wrongly convicted for a double murder. Since his exoneration, he has dedicated his time to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals in multiple capacities. As a law clerk at Bonjean Law Group, he assists clients in obtaining driver’s licenses, medical care, Social Security cards, and other essential documentation to help them transition back into society. Additionally, he serves as an advocate, attending court appearances and working to marshal local support for those reentering their communities. Read more about his story here.

  • ROOSEVELT MYLES

    founder of HelpBreakTheChain.org and a Big Brother mentorship program, spent 28 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. While incarcerated, he earned his paralegal certificate and relentlessly fought for his freedom. Now, as a free man, he is a motivational speaker and mentor, dedicated to inspiring young people across the country to steer away from drug abuse and gun violence. Myles is dedicated to helping those successfully transition from prison back into society. You can listen to Roosevelt’s story here.

  • JIMMY SOTO

    is a paralegal at the Northwestern School of Law and a community justice fellow at the University of Chicago. As the longest-serving exoneree in Illinois history, he spent 42 years in prison for a wrongful conviction. While incarcerated, he became a dedicated jailhouse lawyer, advocating for fellow inmates facing wrongful convictions or excessive sentences. Now free, Jimmy remains committed to justice and plans to attend law school in 2025 to continue his lifelong mission of helping the wrongly incarcerated. Read about Jimmy’s story here.

OUR SERVICES

REENTER

  • Vital Record Assistance

  • Basic Essentials

  • Expungements

  • Driver’s Licenses

  • Health Insurance

  • Know Your Rights

  • Short-term Housing

  • Social Services

REINTEGRATE

  • Resume Building

  • Job Training

  • Vocational Classes

  • Financial Literacy

  • Long-term Housing

  • Medical Care

  • Community Activities

  • Financial Aid

REBUILD

  • Mental Health Services

  • Employment Opportunities

  • Legal Services

  • Wills, Trust and Estate Planning

  • Vehicle and Home Rental and/or Purchase

  • Education and Classes

Contact Us

ABC Reentry was established in November 2024 and is currently in its early development stage. We’re actively seeking partners, advisors, donors, collaborators, interns, volunteers, and supporters who are passionate about making a difference.

Each year, more than 600,000 individuals reenter society from incarceration. Our mission is to work together with the community to provide them with the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed—and to help reduce recidivism in the process.

If you’re interested in collaborating, know someone who might be, or have an idea to share, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your contact information so we can connect.

Let’s build something impactful—together.