WHAT TO EXPECT FROM FIRST STEP RELATIONS

Navigating the American criminal legal system & subsequent systems is complex, intimidating, & often isolating.

That’s where First Step Relations steps in.

Our work centers on guiding people impacted by the criminal legal system through every stage of their journey—from investigation & prosecution to incarceration, reentry, & beyond.

At First Step Relations, we offer direct client support, system navigation, & strategic consulting. Our approach is holistic, trauma-informed, & grounded in both professional expertise & lived experience. We collaborate with clients, families, attorneys, & community partners to ensure no one faces the system alone.

Our services include:

• Pre-Entry & Reentry Planning for individuals entering & returning home from incarceration.

• Client & Family Preparation for all phases of the criminal legal process—from arrest & court appearances to incarceration & reentry

• Case Consultation, Narrative Development, & Support in identifying mitigating factors that can shape defense & sentencing outcomes

• Training & Education for organizations on how marginalizing systems, like the criminal legal system, impact individuals & communities

• Nonprofit Advisory Services, including real estate project management, program development & implementation.

First Step Relations is more than a service provider—we’re a trusted partner & advocate. We help people take that first step toward justice, dignity, & long-term stability.