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

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
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Main rules for residents
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One particularly important point: the written covenant says it can be revised, so the agreement a particular resident actually signs may contain updated rules.
<a href="https://www.kingdomboundaries.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Kingdom Boundaries&rsquo; official site</a>

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