South Dakota’s reentry system runs through the Department of Corrections with support from community partners, churches, and sober-living networks. Transitional housing is limited and often faith-based, so individuals typically work with parole officers, local nonprofits, and DOC case managers to secure approved placements. Workforce support comes through South Dakota Job Service offices, vocational training, and programs focused on trades, manufacturing, CDL pathways, and agriculture. Rural coverage can be thin, so transportation, employment access, and community supervision play a big role in successful reintegration. Record-sealing and expungement options exist for eligible cases, but processes vary and are more limited than in many states. Local reentry coalitions and recovery-focused groups often fill the gaps with peer support and life-skills assistance.
Housing Assistance
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The Glory House
Transitional housing in Sioux Falls with case management, employment support, and treatment services for individuals returning from incarceration.
Residential reentry program in Rapid City providing safe housing, recovery support, life-skills, and employment assistance for women leaving incarceration.
Faith-based transitional housing and reentry support in Sioux Falls for men and women; offers housing, mentoring, work readiness, and community reintegration assistance.
