Project SOAR
SOAR Reentry Program
Empowering Second Chances Through Education, Employment, and Evidence-Based Support
At the heart of Tri-County OIC’s mission are community-based initiatives that reaffirm human dignity and equip underserved individuals with the tools to help themselves. Since 2016, Tri-County OIC has proudly served as a national purveyor of the SOAR Program—a comprehensive, evidence-based initiative dedicated to reentry and reintegration.
What is SOAR?
SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Achievement, and Responsibility) is a comprehensive reentry program designed to support young adults and adults involved in the criminal justice system as they transition back into the community. The program directly addresses the barriers that justice-involved individuals face and helps them forge a positive and productive path forward.
Evidence-Based Approach: The IRES Model
SOAR’s effectiveness lies in its use of the Integrated Reentry and Employment Strategies (IRES) model, a research-driven framework that:
- Assesses each participant’s criminogenic risks (likelihood to reoffend)
- Measures job readiness
- Matches services to individual needs using a tailored, holistic approach
This model allows Tri-County OIC and its partners to deliver the right interventions at the right intensity—from relationship-building and case management to education, vocational training, credentialing, and employment placement.
Proven Impact:
SOAR has successfully reduced recidivism rates well below the national average by aligning its services with the unique needs of each participant. The program is built to provide structure, opportunity, and long-term support.
Core Services Offered:
- Risk & Needs Assessment (IRES Model)
- Intensive Case Management
- Academic & Vocational Training
- Industry-Recognized Credentialing
- Job Placement & Retention Support
- Mental Health & Substance Use Referrals
- Stable Housing Referrals
- Long-Term Follow-Up and Mentorship
The Goal of SOAR:
To improve community safety and promote lasting change by ensuring that returning citizens:
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Become productive members of society
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Engage in education and/or employment
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Achieve and maintain long-term employment
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Secure stable housing
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Address and manage substance use and mental health concerns
A Pathway to Hope and Stability
The SOAR program helps break the cycle of incarceration by giving individuals a real chance to rebuild—through education, job training, and meaningful support systems tailored to their unique journeys.
SOAR (Skills and Opportunities for Achievement and Responsibility) provides comprehensive reentry services to individuals ages 18 and older who have been involved with the juvenile or adult justice system and reside in Dauphin County.
If you have any questions about eligibility or services, please contact:
Letitia "Joy" Young-Muldrew
(717) 238-7318
jyoung@tricountyoic.org
SOAR Referral Form
SOAR services are available to youth between the ages of 18-24 and adults 25 and older who have had involvement with the juvenile or adult justice systems and live in the City of Harrisburg. If you have any questions concerning SOAR, please call Letitia "Joy" Young (717) 238-7318 or email at jyoung@tricountyoic.org.
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