United States Probation Office
Northern District of Illinois
Honorable Virginia M. Kendall, Chief Judge | Marcus Holmes, Chief U.S. Probation Officer
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  • Bridging the Gap: This program provides information and assistance about the reentry process to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) general population and Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) inmates who are planning to release to our district. Two of our team members conduct BOP site visits at FCI Milan, MI; FCI Oxford, WI; FCI Terre Haute, IN; FCI Greenville, IL; and FCI Pekin, IL. Once all BOP site visits are completed, the team hosts an informational meeting to educate inmates' support systems on the reentry process and to answer any questions they may have regarding reentry and supervision. Presenters at the family meetings consist of representatives from the BOP and our local Residential Reentry Center (RRC) as well as a U.S. District Court judge and post-conviction officers.
  • Second Chance Reentry Court : This program offers a creative method of supervision to help you achieve your goals. We aim to help you with sobriety, employment, and other healthy, lawful activities. Participants are expected to meet higher standards of participation than traditional supervision. In return, you receive hands-on support and opportunities to transform your reentry experience. See your officer for more information!
  • The Nurturing Father's Program: This program is an evidence - based training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. Each class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. See your officer for more information!
  • Makin' It Work: This program is an in-house manualized training program designed to assist Persons Under Supervision and pre-release status successfully transition into the workplace. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to identify employment based on their interests, create a professional resume, and dress for success.