Program Services

* Re-claim, Re-connect, & Re-enter:
 Employment Specialist support for assessment and help with job opportunities.

  • Our case manager will provide an assessment of individual needs, offering assistance with employment, counseling referrals, along with other supportive services. 
  • Coalition to Reduce Recidivism (C2RR) offers assistance throughout the entire reentry process including the practical skills to be successful (i.e. gently used clothes for interviews, practice interviews and financial assistance with attire required for the workplace).
  • Youth Services provided through our Youth Summit conference (held annually).
  • Job fair opportunities including resume preparation, employment symposiums.
  • Coalition Legal offers assistance with the Expungement & Records Sealing of records.
  • Opportunity to attend the Annual C2RR fundraiser luncheon (held in October of each year).
  • Outstanding individuals have the opportunity for publication in the quarterly Inside/Out Newsletter.  
  • Direct legislative updates provided at all C2RR meetings and events. 

Membership to the Coalition to Reduce Recidivism, available upon request.

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DID YOU KNOW?


Arrests and acquittals are expungable. Guilty pleas, probation, supervision and convictions, are not. Filing fee for expungement is $60.
 
Important Expungement links shared by the William D. Block Law Library: 
 
Information on how to file for an expungement is available through the  Lake County Clerk’s Office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan or online at:
The Circuit Clerk: www.lakecountycircuitclerk.org/criminal-division/expungements.
 
Illinois State Appellate Defender’s Office:  www.illinois.gov/osad/Expungement/Pages/default.aspx.
 
Help is also available at:  www.illinoislegalaid.org.
 
Non-convictions (nolle pros, successful supervisions, acquittals) are expungable.
Convictions (fines, probation, jail/prison) can be sealed but not expunged. Virtual interviews are available. Appointments required for services. For further information, please call 847-244-4900 or visit www.coalitionlegal.org.