HOPE Alliance – Picsisreal

Addressing Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) Through Research, Advocacy, and Healing

SOAR 4031 Foundation-Humanity First-HOPE Alliance

Vision:

A nation where incarceration no longer defines futures where trauma is treated, families are whole, and healing is a right, not a privilege.

Mission:

To decarcerate minds, restore families, and dismantle the trauma of Post-Incarceration Syndrome by building a national coalition of providers, advocates, researchers, and directly impacted families and move PICS toward full recognition in the DSM-5.

Creed

“We are SOAR 4031. We believe every life impacted by incarceration carries both trauma and resilience.
We stand as one coalition, one voice, and one standard to heal, to educate, and to transform systems until Post-Incarceration Syndrome is recognized, treated, and overcome.
We pledge to recruit, to research, to restore, and to rise together.”

About SOAR 4031 Foundation

SOAR 4031 Foundation is dedicated to transforming the reentry experience for individuals and
families affected by incarceration. Through a six-year research partnership with the University of
Cincinnati School of Medicine, we have established that Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) is a public health crisis that must be formally recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Our findings reveal that:

100% of individuals returning home from incarceration experience symptoms of PICS.

Nearly all are misdiagnosed, leading to improper treatment and higher relapse rates.

The first two weeks post-release are most critical for relapse or drug use.

The first 90 days are the most critical for recidivism.

Both outcomes are directly linked to untreated Post-Incarceration Syndrome.

Our Approach: Research, Referral, and Rehabilitation

SOAR 4031 integrates a data-driven, trauma-informed, and family-centered model that merges research with real-world service delivery.

PICS-Centered Housing Initiatives:

Developing SOAR housing units that combine on-site case management, telehealth therapy, workforce development, and family reintegration.

Creating trauma-informed referral partnerships with residential homes that understand and support post-incarceration mental stability.

Clinical Training & Advocacy:

Partnering with universities, clinicians, and policy leaders to train professionals on PICS-specific care.
Advocating for DSM-5 inclusion and policy reform at state and federal levels.

National Expansion:

Operating chapters in six U.S. states, with Ohio as our home base and Michigan and
North Carolina as pilot project states. While Maryland, Florida, Kentucky are
represented. While we have already covered 31 states with our research and data

The 5 Core Symptoms of Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS)

Institutionalized Personality Traits

Loss of autonomy, dependency on structure, and fear of independent decision-making.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Lingering trauma from violence, isolation, and hypervigilance experienced during incarceration.

Antisocial Personality Traits

Distrust, emotional detachment, and defensive behavior as coping mechanisms for survival.

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Social-Sensory Deprivation Syndrome

Emotional numbness, disconnection, and difficulty adapting to social environments after long isolation.

Substance Use Disorders / Relapse

Self-medication to cope with unaddressed trauma, leading to relapse and recidivism.

Path Forward

SOAR 4031’s strategic plan includes:

Policy & Advocacy:

Champion PICS recognition in the DSM-5 and reform mental health
policies in reentry systems.

Clinical Integration:

Partner with universities to develop PICS-informed therapist training and certification.

Housing Expansion:

Build and replicate SOAR trauma-informed housing units nationwide.

Research Dissemination:

Publish and share ongoing findings through national symposiums and medical journals.

Global Outreach:

Expand PICS-based programs internationally, beginning with Southeast Asia.

Addressing Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) Through Research, Advocacy, and Healing

SOAR 4031 Foundation-Humanity First-HOPE Alliance

Vision:

Mission:

Creed

About SOAR 4031 Foundation

Our findings reveal that:

Our Approach: Research, Referral, and Rehabilitation

SOAR 4031 integrates a data-driven, trauma-informed, and family-centered model that merges research with real-world service delivery.

The 5 Core Symptoms of Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS)

Path Forward

SOAR 4031’s strategic plan includes:

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