Reentry Resources in Alaska (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Alaska’s reentry system is driven by a mix of state services through the Alaska Department of Corrections and strong local nonprofit partnerships, especially in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Transitional housing is limited and often tied to recovery programs, faith-based organizations, and reentry coalitions. Workforce support runs through Job Centers and community training hubs, with emphasis on trades, oil and gas support roles, maritime work, and tribal employment programs in some regions. Record sealing options exist but are narrow; legal assistance is typically provided by organizations like Alaska Legal Services. Rural and remote communities face tight housing markets and fewer structured programs, so many returning citizens rely on regional reentry centers and coordinated case management when available.
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska DOJ / Statewide Reentry Program | Information and referrals for reentry services across Alaska, including transitional housing, employment programs, and support for individuals returning from incarceration. Coordinates with local providers listed below. | Visit |
| House of Transformation | Private transitional facility for men & women with criminal convictions + addiction + homelessness; “temporary housing… case management, employment services.” | Visit |
| Akeela Reentry & Housing Programs (Anchorage / statewide) | Transitional housing with structured reentry support, treatment services, and case management for justice-involved individuals; accepts DOC referrals. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Job Center Network (State Workforce Agency) | Job centers providing job search help, apprenticeships, and bonding/WOTC support for returning citizens across Alaska. | Visit |
| Cook Inlet Tribal Council – Employment & Training (Anchorage region) | Job placement help, training, and career support programs with reentry access in the Anchorage region. | Visit |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) | State technical training programs with certifications and employer partnerships for individuals reentering the workforce. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Court System – Record Set-Aside | Official guidance and forms for requesting set-asides and court relief in Alaska; includes eligibility rules and filing steps. | Visit |
| Alaska Legal Services Corporation | Free legal help for reentry civil issues including IDs, housing rights, benefits access, and limited record-related assistance. | Visit |
| Cook Inlet Tribal Council – Reentry Legal Navigation | Helps returning citizens navigate paperwork, IDs, and civil legal barriers, and connects to legal partners when needed. | Visit |
Note: Alaska does not offer traditional expungement like many other states. Instead, some convictions may qualify for a “set-aside” after successful completion of a sentence. A set-aside does not erase the record, but it can help show rehabilitation. This helps avoid confusion about what’s currently possible in Alaska.
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On (Alaska) | Safe checking accounts with no overdraft fees, second-chance banking options, and help opening accounts after incarceration. | Visit |
| Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) | Financial literacy resources and budgeting education to support housing stability and long-term financial success. | Visit |
| Money Management International (statewide) | Nonprofit credit counseling offering budgeting help, debt management plans, and secured-card guidance to rebuild credit after release. | Visit |