On Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, In the Paley Hall Simulation Center, Temple University College of Public Health will host our second Re-Entry Simulation. 

Re-Entry Simulations help provide an understanding of the significant challenges faced by people returning home from prison. The Simulation is a powerful tool for communities to come together to discuss important issues related to the criminal justice system. 

The Simulation is a two-hour activity that prompts participants to walk in the shoes of someone who has just returned home from prison by providing them with tasks to complete within a certain amount of time.  

Participants receive a wallet which contains an Identity Sheet and a Life Card that lists the tasks they must complete, including complying with terms of their probation, finding a job, attending treatment, paying bills. The exercise is broken down into four 15-minute segments and represents the first month of a person’s return home. 

The Simulation exercise is followed by a guided discussion about the complexities of reentry. Lessons learned in this exercise can create awareness about the barriers to reentry, deepen empathy, and inspire people to make positive change.