Institutional Pre Release / Re-entry Program and Transitional Services
ADOC Goals for Prisoner Re-Entry
- Decrease the overall prison recidivism rates and overcrowding
- Promote public safety for the general community
- Reunite parents and children
- Decrease public health and social disparities within the offender populations
- Offer referral linkages to inmates and ex-offenders transitioning back into the community
Target Populations — (inmates who are within 30-90 days of one of the following release status)
- End of Sentence
- Split Sentence Probationers
- Parole Candidates
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks (monthly/quarterly)
Pre Release and Re-Entry Program Staff: Institutional Reentry Designees
Pre Release Program Model (Life Enrichment Modules)
Clean and Sober
A New Way of Life
Module Information
- Understanding the Relapse Process
- 12 Phases and Warning Signs of Relapse
- Post Acute Withdrawals
- Statewide Roster of AA/NA Meetings
- Twelve Step / Secular Sponsorship and Support
- Accessing Drug Treatment, Halfway Houses and Aftercare/Continuing Care, and IOP Services
Project I.N.V.E.S.T.
Initiating Necessary Vocational/Economic Security Training
Module Information
- Self Directed Job Search and Career Planning
- Communication Skills
- Financial Management
- Vocational Training
- Resume Writing
Project H.E.A.L
Helping Everyone Acquire Love
Module Information
- Faith Based Resources and Community Links
- Spiritual Enrichment and Mentoring
- Communication and Relationship Skills
- Character Building Skills
- Integrating back into Society
Project H.E.L.P.
Health Education for Proper Living
Module Information
- Preventative Health Education Programs (HIV/AIDS, STDs, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Tobacco Use, Body Piercing and Tattooing, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Breast and Cervical Cancer, Nutrition and Physical Fitness)
- Health Information and Communications
- Referrals to County Health Departments, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Mental Health Centers
- Gender Specific Health Information Initiatives (WHI-FI)
Project B.R.I.D.G.E.
Bringing Resources, Information, Direction, Guidance and Encouragement
Module Information
- Barriers and challenges of returning to the family
- Child Development and Disciplinary Issues
- Re-Establishing Intimacy and Sexual Relationships
- Co-Parenting and Family Development
- Conflict Resolution and Anger/Stress Management
- Reentry Support Group and Community Resources
Project R.I.D.E.
Renewing Information/Documentation Effectively
Module Information
- NCIC Background Checks
- Process Release ID Card and C80-Release Papers
- Exit / Release Packet – Parole Papers, Bus Ticket, ID Verification, Clothing
- Information on Pre-Existing Felony Warrants, Misdemeanors and Detainers