Free Us Group Track

Program Overview

The Freedom Community Center's Free Us Group Track program sponsors the release of individuals who would otherwise be held in pre-trial detention until their trial. Individuals are able to fight their case from a position of freedom while being connected to social services. Participants start a healing journey through group and individual therapy, one-on-one mentoring, and are trained on strategies and tactics as part of a nonviolence curriculum. Relationships between members and cohorts are fostered to facilitate accountability. Free Us Group Track demonstrates to those within the criminal legal system and community members that accountability can happen without prioritizing punishment.

The program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The program is operated by the Freedom Community Center: https://www.freedomstl.org/

Program Eligibility

Services provided by Free Us Group Track are available to any person over the age of 18, that is:

• A person who is a resident or intend to become a resident of the City of St. Louis
• A person who was formerly incarcerated and currently on supervised release
• A person who is a victim of violence and/or
• A person who has committed or is at risk of committing violence or becoming justice-involved

Please Note: Individuals who have a serious mental illness or substance use that interferes with the ability to engage in healing and accountability work are ineligible for long term engagement. A referral will be made to another community based organization.

Program Contact Information

Individuals seeking information or services can call: 314-827-3837 or send an e-mail to: info@freedomstl.org