Goals

Mission

Vision

Reduce Recidivism. Increase agency collaboration. Improve access to services. Raise Awareness Increase safety in the community.

Enhance our community by empowering justice-involved people with tools for success.

We imagine a community where people with criminal histories feel supported by community service agencies, and find the resources they need to be successful.

Addressing a Need…

When planning the formation of the reentry coalition, nearly every agency in Lebanon County with in any interest in the criminal justice system eagerly got on board. We all recognize the importance of collaboration and communication in the development of a reentry plan. Our coalition consists of representatives from various departments and agencies, both public and private, that deal in some way with people who have criminal pasts. Several people in the coalition are members of the community who have been involved in the system and can offer practical insight into the challenges facing people who have served time and are embarking on their “reentry journey”. We are a diverse group of people determined to do what is in the best interest for everyone in our community - including those who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

MOVING FORWARD

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS WITH OFFENDER REENTRY

IDENTIFYING PRACTICAL ACTIONS FOR THE NEXT YEAR:

Educate / Achieve “Buy In” for reentry

  • Engage key stakeholders to engage full commitment to reentry

  • Educate the community about the coalitions goals and benefits of successful reentry

  • Educate business and industry groups about reentry - identify supportive employers

  • Educate coalition members on effective reentry strategies

Develop Reentry Plans with People who are Currently Incarcerated and People returning to the Community

  • Craft an Individual Supervision Plan with each person to be developed prior to release from prison

  • Assemble an updated resources directory accessible to incarcerated people, their families, and the public

  • Put in place a process to hand out resource guides at intake and upon release

Increase Capacity and Coordinate Resources and Programs

  • Establish a “One Stop Shop” in the community for getting / accessing services

  • Establish a “discharge readiness room” at the LCCF for inmates prior to their release

  • Address lack of housing resources

  • Compile a new directory with all county employees and policies regarding hiring those with criminal backgrounds

  • Expand pre-release Medical Assistance application process

  • Develop prosocial leisure activities

  • Support unique need groups

  • Create transportation networks / and or guides