UTEC and Roca, two Second Chance Act grantees based in Massachusetts, were highlighted in a recent report by the National Institute of Justice for their innovative approaches to working with young adults.
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The Federal Interagency Reentry Council: A Record of Progress and a Roadmap for the Future
This report responds to a directive from President Obama that the Federal Interagency Reentry Council provide a review of the Council’s accomplishments and a roadmap for its future. -
U.S. Attorney General Lynch: The Way Forward in Reentry
Recently, we held the first meeting of the newly-chartered Reentry Council, and we took even more promising steps forward. -
2015 JMHCP & SCA National Conferences
U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, and actor and activist Tim Robbins were among the top officials, leaders, and celebrities who came together to champion effective criminal justice strategies at the annual ... -
Bill Allocates $102M in Funding for Key Justice Programs
The House Appropriations Subcommittee approved a $51.4 billion spending bill that would fund three key programs championed by the CSG Justice Center. -
Reducing Recidivism and Improving Outcomes for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
This white paper was written to guide leaders across all branches of government on how to better leverage existing research and resources to facilitate system improvements... -
Business Executives and Government Officials Convene at White House
Business executives and policymakers found a lot of common ground during a meeting at the White House on Monday designed to review ways in which government can help—or hinder—efforts to improve employment outcomes... -
Reducing Recidivism: States Deliver Results
In "Reducing Recidivism: States Deliver Results," the National Reentry Resource Center highlights eight states that have achieved reductions in statewide recidivism in recent years. -
Reentry Matters: Strategies and Successes of Second Chance Act Grantees Across the United States
The program snapshots in this publication illustrate the positive impact these reentry initiatives can have by focusing on areas vital to successful reintegration back into the... -
About the What Works in Reentry Clearinghouse
Introduction The What Works in Reentry Clearinghouse offers easy access to important research on the effectiveness of a wide variety of reentry programs and practices. -
A New Approach for Reducing Reincarceration and Joblessness Among Adults with Criminal Histories
The CSG Justice Center's Integrated Reentry and Employment Strategies: Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Job Readiness white paper provides... -
Recidivism Reduction Checklists
The recidivism reduction checklists are a user-friendly, comprehensive source of information on the many policies and practices that go into a comprehensive, effective reentry initiative. There are three checklists, each tailored to...
The Federal Interagency Reentry Council: A Record of Progress and a Roadmap for the Future
This report responds to a directive from President Obama that the Federal Interagency Reentry Council provide a review of the Council’s accomplishments and a roadmap for its future.
The National Reentry Resource Center provides education, training, and technical assistance to states, tribes, territories, local governments, service providers, non-profit organizations, and corrections institutions working on prisoner reentry. To learn more, click here.
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Recent Posts
Rockdale County, GA, Uses RNR Simulation Tool to Customize Reentry Plans for People Leaving Jail
“We really became committed to reentry,” said Rockdale County Lieutenant Dennis Pass. “So going to command staff and getting buy-in for using this tool wasn’t difficult. They knew finding a tool that doesn’t take a clinician to use is tough, so this was a perfect fit.”
HUD Publication Outlines Promising Reentry Housing Models
It Starts With Housing is a new publication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that encourages public housing authorities to collaborate with partners to “make second chances real for the men and women returning” from jail and prison.
Georgia Juvenile Justice Task Force Shows Commitment to Parental Engagement
In 2011, Georgia resident Jennifer DeWeese knew very little about the juvenile justice system in her state. She had never heard of a Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), nor did she have reason to believe that she would one day end up being an influential voice of personal experience in Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice. But then her teenage son stole their neighbor’s car and served more than a month in an RYDC.
Three Things You Can Do to Prevent Bias in Risk Assessment
If your agency is using a risk and needs assessment, you should take action to identify how the tool is performing and develop a plan to remediate any issues (e.g., scoring inconsistencies or low predictive accuracy) you may discover.
Announcements
Apply Now: Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice
The Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice, a John Jay College of Criminal Justice project funded by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, is convening various criminal justice agencies to work with research institutions across seven jurisdictions to analyze trends related to low-level offenses such as misdemeanors and summonses/citations. Applications are due October 15.
The Role of the Courts in Managing the Collateral Consequences of Conviction
This event will consider the role of the courts in mitigating or avoiding collateral consequences, including how courts interact with other branches of government in restoring rights and status after conviction.
Register for National Institute of Corrections Live Broadcast on Restrictive Housing
Participants will have the opportunity for self evaluation of current agency practice around restrictive housing, participation in skill-building activities, discussions, problem-solving exercises, and information sharing with peers facing similar challenges from across the U.S.
Webinars
Developing Sustainability, Success Stories from the Field
Grant funding often provides seed money to help agencies launch new programs. However, once the grant has expended, finding additional funds to sustain a program can be challenging. This webinar discusses how other funding streams can be leveraged, and partnerships developed, to help sustain a program.
Keeping Fathers Engaged in Reentry Programs Post-Release
This webinar discusses the challenge of keeping participants engaged in fatherhood reentry programs after they have been released from incarceration and examines some techniques and strategies that have been employed by different programs.
Medication Assisted Treatment in Jails and Community-Based Settings
This webinar is designed for Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program and Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adults with Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders grantees and features speakers from three different grant programs that are utilizing MAT in jail and community-based settings for people involved in the justice system.
Publications
Education and Interagency Collaboration: A Lifeline for Justice-Involved Youth
This brief reviews research on education for youth involved in the system, details recent efforts to improve education outcomes for the population, and highlights a school-based transition program that focuses on bridging the education achievement gap for youth involved in the juvenile justice system in the state of Washington.
The Continuing Leverage of Releasing Authorities: Findings from a National Survey
This report, a compilation of a national survey of state parole boards and the U.S. Parole Commission, is a resource for parole and correctional authorities, policymakers, and other criminal justice system stakeholders who are interested in seeing how parole boards across the country compare with one another
National Reentry Week: After Action Report
This report from the Department of Justice (DOJ) highlights the over 550 events that were held during the inaugural National Reentry Week and that were designed to improve reentry outcomes and raise awareness of the importance of successful reentry.
Recent Headlines
US Departments of Labor and Justice Award $59.4M in Grants to Improve Reentry Outcomes for Currently, Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
The funds awarded today are part of the Obama administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce recidivism and promote reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals.
Former Superintendent John Deasy Previews New Initiative to Rethink Juvenile Prisons
Deasy plans to launch a new program that he says will fix juvenile prisons in a way that both reduces recidivism and improves the life prospects of incarcerated youth.
SUNY’s Wise Move on Admissions
Trustees of the 64-campus State University of New York did the right thing last week when they voted to remove the felony question from admissions applications.
WV Saves Money on Inmates with Medicaid
The Division of Corrections also has been helping inmates sign up for Medicaid ahead of their release or parole, Hissom said.
U.S. House Committee Advances Bill to Support Youth Opportunity, Improve Juvenile Justice System
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce recently approved H.R. 5963, the Supporting Youth Opportunity and Preventing Delinquency Act. Introduced by Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) and Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), the bipartisan legislation reauthorizes and reforms the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act to help state and local leaders better serve at-risk youth and juvenile offenders. The bill passed unanimously by voice vote.