Justice Services
Explore programs, services, community resources and opportunities designed to support individuals and families impacted by the justice system.
Fresh Start Community Resource Fair
St. Louis County Library hosts Fresh Start Community Resource Fairs in partnership with Beyond Housing. Events are held twice per year at Beyond Housing Headquarters, located at 6506 Wright Way in Pine Lawn, MO 63121. This event is a one-stop-shop of 20+ organizations dedicated to connecting individuals and families with resources for reentry support, including employment, housing, food assistance, healthcare, legal aid and more.
During the event attendees can also learn about free resources available from St. Louis County Library including social workers, Excel Adult High School, technology assistance, computer classes, job search help, resume building, and small business development.
Save the Date!
The next Fresh Start Community Resource Fair will be held Wednesday November 18, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Beyond Housing Headquarters, located at 6506 Wright Way in Pine Lawn, MO 63121.
Small Business Launchpad
The Small Business Launchpad is an 8-week entrepreneurship program designed for formerly incarcerated individuals who are interested in starting or growing a small business. This program supports aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners with prior state or federal convictions as they learn the fundamentals of launching and operating a business. At the conclusion of the program, participants will pitch their business ideas for an opportunity to receive startup funding.
Featured Services
Tap In Center
Did you miss a court date? The Tap In Center can assist with recalling warrants issued in these locations:
The Tap In Center coordinators work with attorneys, judges, and clerks in participating courts to request a warrant recall on behalf of an individual. If the request is granted, the warrant will be canceled and the individual will be issued a new court date to appear.
Please note that the attorneys associated with the Tap In Center may only assist in facilitating a warrant recall request as part of the Tap In Center program. The attorneys cannot provide full legal representation through this program.
Reference by Mail
We coordinate with librarians at St. Louis Public Library and Maplewood Public Library to provide reference by mail for people who are incarcerated throughout Missouri. Reference by Mail letters request information ranging from pop culture to housing to job readiness tools, and our mailed replies help to fill urgent information needs within the carceral facilities. Letters are answered in the order they are received, and questions are answered in the order they are written.
The North City Justice Project
St. Louis County Library partners with St. Louis Survivors Legal Support to provide free legal services to survivors seeking protection from intimate partner violence at two branches.
SLSLS has a weekly presence from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Mondays at the Lewis & Clark Branch, and Tuesdays at the Natural Bridge Branch to help survivors of intimate partner violence file petitions for Orders of Protection.
The service is free. Walk-ins are welcome, or appointments can be made by calling or texting: 314-NOW-STOP (314-669-7867).
Transportation is available on a limited basis. Please inquire for more information.
One-on-One Assistance
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Educational Opportunities
Excel Adult High School
We offer adults the opportunity to earn a nationally accredited high school diploma online through the Excel Adult High School program. To be considered for the program, applicants must successfully complete an online self-assessment and prerequisite course, followed by a scholarship interview.
Career Building Resources
Interplay Achieve (formerly SkillMill)
Skilled trades training courses online on HVAC, solar, plumbing, electrical and more. Develop skills at your own pace through expert-led video lessons and digital training simulations.
Brainfuse JobNow
Provides support for individuals on the job market, including live career coaches and Optimal Resume.