Quick Release Pathways?

How to Begin the NSNS Referral Process

NSNS provides coordinated reentry and community support for people preparing to leave incarceration, recently released individuals, and those transitioning into community-based care.

Do I need a release pathway to be considered?

If you are currently in jail or prison, you must have an identified opportunity for release or court review within six months of the referral submission. A referral alone does not create release eligibility.

Possible pathways include:

• A scheduled court date with a filed motion, such as a Juvenile Restoration Act (JRA), Second Look Act (SLA), or sentence modification motion.
• Granted post-conviction relief that provides a potential pathway to release.
• A parole hearing or rehearing, with required recommendations completed or actively underway.
• An upcoming mandatory release date.
• Electronic monitoring with 90 days or less remaining.

Who else may be considered?

NSNS also reviews referrals for individuals who:

• Were recently released from jail or prison.
• Are currently on probation or parole.
• Are transitioning from a behavioral health facility, department of juvenile services, halfway house, or other structured setting.
• Are involved in a court case where the judge is considering juvenile youth diversion into community-based supportive care.

What happens after a referral?

1. An authorized professional submits the referral. This may be an attorney, parole or probation agent, case manager, social worker, court representative, or another approved referral partner.
2. NSNS reviews eligibility and available documents. We look at the release pathway, timeline, service needs, and relevant court or supervision requirements.
3. We coordinate an assessment and interview. This helps us understand the applicant’s goals, support needs, and readiness for program participation.
4. Our team makes an enrollment decision. If accepted, NSNS develops an individualized reentry home plan and coordinates the next steps with the appropriate partners.

What should the referral include?

Please provide the completed referral form, the applicant’s current location, the anticipated release or hearing date, available supporting documents, and the referring professional’s contact information.

Referral does not guarantee acceptance, housing, or release. Enrollment depends on assessment, program capacity, service availability, and applicable court or supervision requirements.

Questions or referrals:
443-869-6997
info@nostrugglenosuccess.org

Please see below the link to the digital referral form.

Referral Link: 

https://form.jotform.com/260045151345043

We accept referrals the following entities, agencies and collaborators: 

• Private Law firms / Legal Counsel, University- Social Work & Law Clinics)
• Dept. of Juvenile Justice 
• Dept. of Public Safety & Correctional Services 
• Parole or Probation Agents ( Federal or State) 

We also accept referrals from:

• Maryland Parole Commission
• District & Circuit Court including Drug Court
• State’s Attorney’s Office

Who Can Submit a Referral?

Referrals must come from an authorized professional or approved referral partner. 

NSNS has connections with select local organizations, including:

• DPSCS, DPP
• Pivot
• Office of The Public Defender
• Baltimore City and County Public Schools
• Living Classrooms
• Community Mediation
• Turn Around Tuesdays
• Vehicles for Change
• T Rowe Price
• Embrace Initiative
• Chris Wilson Foundation
• Office of the Public Defender
• ACLU
• Family Tree
• UMMC, University of MD School of Social Work
• Langston Hughes Business Center
• Center for Hope
• HOPE Baltimore
• Operational HOPE
• Catholic Charites  
• TIME Org
• Annie Casey Foundation
• Elogistics Transportation and more 

Referral Review and Program Decisions

NSNS reviews referrals to determine whether our structured reentry services meet an applicant’s needs and support a safe, stable transition into the community.

NSNS does not accept referrals directly from incarcerated individuals.

Incarcerated individuals are welcome to write to us. We will respond within 30 days with program materials and eligibility information.

Processing Time

Please allow 14 days for referral processing. This timeframe may be extended based on reentry interview scheduling or the need for additional records.

The referring agency must review and submit the required documentation so NSNS can assess the applicant’s needs and develop an appropriate plan.

Understanding A Program Determination

1. Official Acceptance
NSNS has approved the applicant for enrollment. Our office will provide an enrollment letter outlining the reentry services, program duration, and any conditions or next steps.

2. Denial
The NSNS Reentry Community Care Team has voted against acceptance at this time. Decisions follow a thorough review of public safety considerations, participant readiness, program alignment, and our capacity to provide an effective home plan.

A denial reflects the applicant’s fit with our current program and available services. NSNS remains open to reviewing a future referral if circumstances change.

3. Contingent Status
The referral remains under review while NSNS works with the referring agency to obtain additional information, such as filed motions, institutional records, or a signed release of information. Contingent status does not guarantee acceptance.

A contingent-status letter may document ongoing planning when a parole release is delayed or only a projected release month and year are available. It does not establish an approved home plan or an official release date.

Required Documentation

• Copy of the applicant’s prison identification.
• Institutional records, including infraction history.
• Medical records, if applicable.
• Institutional intelligence report, if applicable to the infraction history.
• Institutional employment assignment history.
• Signed release of information needed to obtain or share relevant records.

Under NSNS’s Memorandum of Understanding with DPSCS, case managers, reentry specialists, and social workers collaborate to forward appropriate documentation for program decisions and individualized reentry planning.

Our Commitment

NSNS supports individuals who are ready to participate in structured, accountability-focused programming. Our work integrates restorative justice, relapse prevention, and long-term stabilization to strengthen personal progress and community safety.

Submit a Referral

Complete the NSNS Digital Referral Form

Questions: 443-869-6997

Write to Us:
No Struggle No Success, Inc.
3000 Homewood Avenue, Suite 7136
Baltimore, MD 21218

          *******************     WHO WE SERVE   ********************

Youth Empowerment and Alternative Approaches | Ages 13–18

No Struggle No Success, Inc. (NSNS) provides individualized prevention and community support to help young people recognize risks, strengthen decision-making, and work toward their goals. Through mentorship, active listening, and trauma-informed support, we create opportunities for youth to be heard and connected to resources.

Our peer mediation and restorative justice programming helps participants manage conflict, build healthy relationships, and understand how their choices affect others.

Priority consideration is given to youth directly involved with DJS and students with incarcerated parents or siblings.

School-Based Support

Teachers, administrators, and guardians can connect with NSNS youth empowerment mentors for support with:

• School engagement, attendance, and dropout prevention.
• Substance use and vaping prevention.
• Violence prevention, including firearm-related risks.
• Positive decision-making and interventions addressing behaviors associated with carjacking, robbery, and other offenses.
• Peer mediation, conflict resolution, and family engagement.
• Access to training, internships, employment opportunities, and academic and career planning.

NSNS does not provide housing for participants ages 18 or younger.

Adult Reentry Programming | Ages 19–65

NSNS develops individualized reentry home plans to support the transition from incarceration into community life. We coordinate services based on each participant’s assessed needs, goals, and applicable court or supervision requirements.

Support may include housing coordination, behavioral healthcare referrals, substance use recovery, restorative justice, employment readiness, financial literacy, identification assistance, benefits navigation, and family support.

Our goal is to help participants build stability, practice accountability, and reduce the risk of further justice involvement. Enrollment and housing placement depend on assessment, eligibility, program capacity, and service availability.

Support for Older Adults

For individuals ages 65 and older, NSNS may coordinate additional support through external providers on a discretionary basis.

Please email reentry@nostrugglenosuccess.org to discuss available options.

Questions about youth or adult services?
Call 443-869-6997.