Welcome to Nolef Turns

Our mission is to reduce recidivism by supporting and advocating alongside those with court and justice involvement.

Nolef Turns Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, national and/or ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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About Us

Our vision is to be a leader in decreasing the prison population by supporting and empowering those who are most affected by crime, trauma, and incarceration. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and will not pass judgement, as we seek justice and redemption.

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Services

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Pre-Trial Services

Pre-Trial Services are for individuals who have been arrested and have a pending felony conviction in the state of Virginia. While our main goal is to limit contact with the criminal and juvenile legal systems, we provide services to try to help reduce the number of felony convictions in the state.

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Pre-Release Services

Pre-Release Services are for individuals who are currently incarcerated in a Virginia Department of Corrections facility who need assistance to prepare for returning home. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who are within 6-12 months of release from incarceration from a Virginia Department of Corrections facility.

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Re-Entry Services

Re-entry services are for individuals who have been released from a Virginia Department of Corrections facility or convicted of a felony within the past 12 months. Re-entry services require a 6-12 month commitment from the participant.

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Harm Reduction Services

Harm reduction services connect individuals to Narcan training, distribution of Narcan and various other harm reduction support to anyone who seeks it, regardless of use status. We encourage any and all individuals who are concerned about substance use in our community to be trained as a resource for others in need. We also offer referrals to substance use and behavioral health programs, as needed.

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Advocacy Training

Through our advocacy training program, we teach justice informed language, accurate information regarding mass incarceration, crime and trauma and we train participants on best practices to engage in policy impacting criminal legal systems. The goal is to build a strong advocacy team for media training and contact with legislators year round.

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After Care Services

After care services are for those who have been arrest and conviction free for more than (12) twelve months and need support services specific to being justice-impacted.

In the Community

Restoration of Rights & Voter Registration Work

DOC Resource Fair

Criminal Justice Reform Roundtable Discussion

Community Feeding & Clothes Distribution

2021 Expungement Rally

2022 Right to Vote Rally

Covid-19 Outreach and Food Distribution

2022 VA NORML Virginia Cannabis Conference

2022 American Bar Association Equal Justice Conference

Blog

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admin|May 3, 2023

New Technologies in Medicine

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admin|May 2, 2023

Insurance Benefits to Look for During Your Job Hunt

When you are looking for a job, you want to make sure that you are getting the things you need from it. This means ensuring that you have insurance benefits that will protect you if you are sick or injured, or if you just need regular checkups along the way. You...

admin|Mar 17, 2022

How to Make Yourself More Hireable After Release From Prison

On release from prison, you have the opportunity to build a new life and a new career. But unfortunately, some employers may put your application aside after seeing you have a conviction record. Still, with some strategies, you can overcome the bias and be...

admin|Mar 16, 2022

Great Reasons to Make a Career Change

At first, you may not realize you need a career change, despite the many signs that pile up. Mondays are harder to face, you feel bored or frustrated, you dread doing certain tasks, and more. Your subconscious may be trying to tell you it’s time to find a new line...

admin|Mar 4, 2022

Let VA Voters Decide Week of Action

RSVP- https://bit.ly/VoteWeekofAction February 28 10:30 am-12noon Monday- Virginia State Capitol, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219 House of Delegates gallery March 1st 7am-9am Tuesday House of Delegates P & E subcommittee meeting- Pocahontas Building, 900 East...

Nolef Turns|Feb 26, 2022

One Voice Town Hall

URGENT: If Virginia lawmakers do not pass SJ 1 to #LetVAVote on the Right to Vote constitutional amendment, it will take years until we have another chance. Join a host of organizations & individuals who support the amendment this Thursday, 2/24, at 7 p.m. for...

nolefturnsinc|Feb 22, 2022

What You Need to Know About Your Rights

Wherever you are employed, and whatever industry you work in, you have rights guaranteed by federal law. Although you certainly hope you will never need to pursue any relief or litigation, you should be informed about your rights and understand how they apply to...

admin|Feb 15, 2022

Why It’s Important to Get to Know Your Workplace Well

Many full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with co-workers than they do with their families. Because of this, it is vital they feel comfortable and confident in their work environment. As an employee, it is important to get to know your workplace...

admin|Jan 25, 2022

Closed for Holidays

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Video_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Our office will be closed from December 20, 2021 until 10am on January 10, 2022. We will not be accepting intake applications until January. As we prepare for our next General Assembly...

nolefturnsinc|Dec 20, 2021