Reentry Campus Program (RCP) helps current & formerly incarcerated people get a college education.
James Monteiro is the founder and director of the Reentry Campus Program. He works both within and outside the Adult Correction Institution of Rhode Island to ensure that currently and formerly incarcerated individuals have a pathway that is integrated into the support systems needed upon release. James dropped out of school in the eighth grade and spent most of his adult life in and out of the pe
“The greatest weapon and the greatest equalizer to reentry is other people that have been directly impacted.”
06/05/2026
RCP’s Executive Director, James Monteiro, and his family at ‘s first ever “Freedom Gala” where James received the “Freedom Innovator Award.”
The impact of directly impacted leadership is so crucial because it is how we see ourselves in others and gives us the confidence to create change within ourselves and in our communities.
“The greatest battle to reentry is inside our heads” Executive Director, James, shares the power of seeking community and support systems upon reentry.
06/02/2026
RCP attended ‘s first annual “Freedom Gala.” RIFC was co-founded by RCP’s Chief Operating Officer .The two organizations follow the same mission of advocating for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people by offering access to education, resources and autonomy.
05/28/2026
RCP is excited to attend ‘s first annual “Freedom Gala” tomorrow where James, RCP’s founder and Executive Director, will be honored with the “Freedom Innovator” award.
05/16/2026
A big congratulations to all the RCP students who are graduating up at the ACI this semester!!! 📚🎓🎉
05/11/2026
James and Steven were able to attend Ben Austen’s talk about his book, “Correction. Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change.” Ben had awesome insights for those who want to learn more about gaps that the parole system in America faces.
05/09/2026
October is a month of travel for RCP! At the end of the month we will also be traveling to New Orleans to attend the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC)!
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05/07/2026
RCP is going to Vegas! We can’t wait to attend ‘s conference to explore innovative strategies and share insights in the field of college access and success!
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