National No Entry Network: Empowering Futures, Building Change

The National No Entry Network (NNEN) is a pioneering organization specializing in comprehensive training, consulting, and direct services for individuals striving to transition away from the criminal justice system. Our steadfast mission is to empower and reshape the trajectories of these individuals by offering multifaceted support and guidance.

At NNEN, we are committed to addressing the complex challenges faced by the people we serve. Our approach is holistic and encompasses an array of vital strategies, including intensive diversion and prevention techniques, effective behavior modification, and robust workforce development training. We couple these strategies with a dedicated focus on job placement assistance, enhancing the opportunities for individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and lasting personal growth.

Our Journey

For over a decade, we've passionately collaborated with reentry stakeholders to create supportive environments that empower individuals and families affected by the criminal justice system to successfully reintegrate them into society.

In 2016, we began to realize that the only way to truly create lasting change in the challenges impacting our community was to provide interventions aimed at proactively addressing the thinking that leads to criminal behaviors, instead of reactively waiting to try to help young people recover from harm we could have stopped them from having to endure in the first place. In other words “Turn off the Faucet.”

In 2023, our visionary founder Mr. Terrence Davis, with over two decades of personal and professional experience in working with adults and adolescents in the criminal justice system, pioneered the No Entry model of prevention and diversion and took a significant step forward by establishing the National No Entry Network as a 501(c)(3) organization. This milestone marked the birth of our transformative journey.  

The No Entry Initiative

We are the architects of the No Entry Initiative, a visionary approach that builds community care collaboratives. These collaboratives unite diverse stakeholders from various sectors, including faith-based organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, businesses, public safety agencies, criminal justice systems, and mental health communities who share in the vision of promoting social justice, equality, and empowerment for young people.

At The No Entry Network, our mission is to transform the lives of at-risk young individuals in our community. Through our N.E.S.T programs, we're tackling the critical issues of youth incarceration, substance use, and gun violence. We provide comprehensive solutions that empower these young people to make informed decisions and shape a brighter future.

Our programs focus on three main elements:

First, we teach and empower. We guide young individuals facing risks of incarceration, substance use, and gun violence. Our training helps them navigate harmful thinking patterns and use critical thinking tools to make better decisions, preventing justice involvement and harm to themselves and their communities.

Second, we offer practical skills training. Alongside behavioral certification, participants can gain valuable occupational skills through our Universal HVAC and Duct Cleaning certification programs, as well as assistance enrolling in other occupational skills programs such as CDL, Hospitality and more through our community partnerships. Our goal is to equip them with the tools for stable employment, fostering personal, professional, and financial growth.

Lastly, our interventions are designed with the purpose of enhancing public safety. By addressing root causes, we contribute to reducing the likelihood of criminal behavior. We're working to increase community support and awareness, driving positive changes in negative cultures.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of these young individuals and our community's well-being.

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