REENTRY THAT WORKS
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91 East 116th St, New York, NY 10029 Tel: 212-831-5020 Fax: 212-996-0436

  • OUR HISTORY
  • Learn how in six short years, GOSO has become one of the most successful discharge planning organizations to service Rikers Island.
  • GOSO IN THE NEWS
  • GOSO has received national recognition on NPR and in major publications, including the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
  • WATCH US IN ACTION
  • Take a moment to watch videos about out organization and testimonials from our program participants.
  • OUR PEOPLE
  • Meet the Board of Directors. Meet the GOSO staff.

  • Our Mission
  • Getting Out and Staying Out is dedicated to drastically reducing the recidivism rate for 16- to 24-year-old justice involved men by ensuring economic independence through purposeful education and directed employment.
  •    Contact us to learn more about our program
  • Reducing Recidivism
  • GOSO has established itself as one of the most effective reentry programs in the NYC area for 16 to 24 year-old men at Rikers Island. Fewer than 20% of GOSO participants return to jail, as compared to a national average of 67% for their age group. Over the last eight years we've proven that early intervention within the prison system, as well as supportive counseling, education and job readiness training once our participants have been released into the community works to reduce recidivism.
  •   Download a pdf of our annual report
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