Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Kelly Schelling, Office Manager, and Tim Wendt, Chaplain at Kingdom Boundaries prison aftercare.

from chat gpt:

Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare Ministry is located at 417 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 and can be reached at 605-201-8493.

What they provide

• Transitional housing after release from prison
• Help with employment and job applications
• Assistance obtaining clothing, furniture and other practical needs
• Mentoring, accountability and Christian/spiritual guidance
• Help with reentering the community and rebuilding family relationships

They have housing for men through their downtown facilities and a House of Grace for women at 600 W. 12th St.

Main rules for residents

• No alcohol, illegal drugs, or marijuana — they have a zero-tolerance policy. Residents agree to drug testing and room searches, and cannot go to places where alcohol or illegal drugs are present. Refusing or tampering with a drug test can result in termination.
• No weapons or knives on the property.
• No smoking/vaping inside. Smoking is restricted to the designated rear area and has additional time restrictions after curfew.
• No pets, including fish or snakes.
• Curfew is graduated. It starts more restrictive and can expand as the resident gets a job, completes requirements, establishes a financial plan, etc. The listed maximum is generally 6 a.m.–10 p.m., subject to parole-officer approval and individual adjustments.
• Passes require approval. Requests generally have to be submitted 24 hours ahead and approved by both KBPA staff and the parole officer.
• Visitors require advance permission. No overnight guests, and unauthorized people cannot stay in the apartment.
• Employment is a major expectation. Residents are expected to prioritize getting a job and turn their income over to KBPA for management through a resident account/budget.
• Chores and maintenance are mandatory, including cleaning, snow removal, lawn care and general facility maintenance.
• Christian participation is required, including the discipleship program, weekly individual/group meetings, church involvement and a KBPA-approved weekly Bible study.
• Cell phones and vehicles require permission from both KBPA and, where applicable, the parole officer.
• Cameras and door monitoring are used, and interfering with surveillance/security can result in immediate notification of the parole officer and dismissal.
• Residents generally agree to at least 10 weeks at the transitional housing before moving on.

One particularly important point: the written covenant says it can be revised, so the agreement a particular resident actually signs may contain updated rules.

Kingdom Boundaries’ official site