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Reentry Operating System
Property Conversion
Discipline-Based Curriculum
Coaching
Mentorship
Staff Training
Reentry Operating System
Property Conversion
Discipline-Based Curriculum
Coaching
Mentorship
Staff Training
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Reforged: A Discipline-Based Curriculum for Reentry Success

Most reentry programs fail not because they lack beds, but because they lack structure, documentation, and institutional credibility. Reforged™ solves that problem by transforming housing into institution-ready reentry infrastructure trusted by Departments of Corrections, probation offices, and clinical partners.
Proficient Infrastructure:
Tested And Proven
Predictable Outcomes
Now reshaping reentry standards nationwide.

ALIGNED WITH THE 2030 REIMAGINE CORRECTIONS INITIATIVE

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We Look After Seniors

Reentry is a national economic and public safety priority.

The Bottom Line

Real estate without a reentry operating system is exposure. Real estate with Reforged™ becomes a regulated, placeable asset. Reforged™ provides: A documented behavioral framework suitable for DOC approval Clear accountability standards that reduce operator liability A repeatable system that scales across multiple properties Institutional-grade language and documentation that withstand scrutiny This is how programs stop chasing residents and start receiving official placements.
Reforged™ addresses the root causes of recidivism: disordered thinking and lack of structure. We don’t just offer classes—we build systems of discipline and accountability through: Disciplined behavioral systems Clear expectations, consequences, and standards of conduct. Practical execution exercises Daily, real-world actions that build habits, not just knowledge. Mentorship with enforcement Guidance backed by consistent follow-through and consequences. Measurable progression benchmarks Participants know what progress looks like and how to achieve it. Participants learn self-governance—because institutions do not fund hope. They fund predictable outcomes.
Reforged™ is engineered around the metrics agencies and funders care about: Employment retention Housing stability Mental and emotional resilience Community reintegration and pro-social engagement We don’t just talk about transformation. We document it.
Corrections agencies across the country are shifting away from informal, undocumented providers toward: Approved curricula Documented progression models Outcome-based frameworks Scalable, regulated community capacity Reforged™ is aligned with the 2030 Reimagine Corrections Initiative, positioning operators ahead of emerging reentry standards—not scrambling to catch up.
Every serious operator hits the same wall: “We have housing, but we’re not approved.” Reforged™ removes that barrier by supplying the discipline-based framework, documentation, and accountability systems institutions require to: Approve providers Authorize placements Fund and scale partnerships With Reforged™, you gain the legitimacy required for: DOC referrals and placements Probation and parole alignment Mental and behavioral health partnerships Workforce and reintegration contracts This is not branding. It is permission to scale.
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Our Team

Christian Buze

Christian Buze

Founder, The Rise Group and Creator of Reforged Curriculum

Monday to Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 hrs

Michaesha Hinton

Michaesha Hinton

Chief Executive Officer

Monday to Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 hrs

Charisse Richards

Charisse Richards

Chief Administrative Officer

Monday to Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 hrs

Portia White-Buze, M.Ed.

Portia White-Buze, M.Ed.

Curriculum Consultant

Monday to Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 hrs

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The RISE Group and Reforged™ are built for this environment. We help our partners not only meet current expectations, but anticipate what’s coming next in reentry standards and contracting.

    We partner with property owners, entrepreneurs, and operators to transform housing into disciplined, documented, institution-ready reentry infrastructure powered by the Reforged™ operating system.
    Reforged™ was created to correct the root causes of recidivism: disordered thinking and lack of structure. Our model is built on Stoic principles of discipline, self-governance, and accountability—because sustainable reentry isn’t possible without internal and external ord