Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc.

Stopping the revolving door . . . .

Neither imprisonment or the life after should mean the loss of all the rights and attributes of citizenship.

 

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Phase 2

Collaborations are needed during Phase 2 of the re-entry process.  Partnerships are formed to develop reentry/discharge plans detailing individualized strategies for addressing the key features of the structured reentry process:

  • counseling,
  • entitlements,
  • housing,
  • job/vocational training,
  • education,
  • employment,
  • family reunification,,
  • substance abuse issues,
  • mental health concerns,
  • violent behavior awareness, and
  • other individual issues.

A return to society must be planned.  It is unfair to expect a formally incarcerated person to leave a structured environment and then suddenly told to fend for him or herself without guidance, without a plan, without an ally.  Rates of recidivism are highest within six months following the initial release.  As many as two of every three fail to successfully re-integrate into the community within three years following release.  During this stage, sensitive and often intense counseling is needed to ease a formerly incarcerated in a new fast paced environment in which many are ill prepared to function.

 
*Data and information used for this summary were taken from the NYS Department of Correctional Services.  A detailed copy of the report entitled THE HUB SYSTEM: PROFILE OF POPULATION UNDER CUSTODY ON JANUARY 1, 2007, may be found at

http://www.docs.state.ny.us/Research/Reports/Hub_Report_2007.pdf

 

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Last modified: 07/07/08