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The Missouri Reentry Process: A Change in Philosophy

The Missouri Reentry Process: A Change in Philosophy. Bryan Goeke, Reentry Coordinator Missouri Department of Corrections. 30,000+ incarcerated 70,000+ under probation & parole supervision 20,684 offenders released in 2005 34% of offenders released will return to prison

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The Missouri Reentry Process: A Change in Philosophy

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  1. The Missouri Reentry Process: A Change in Philosophy Bryan Goeke, Reentry Coordinator Missouri Department of Corrections

  2. 30,000+ incarcerated 70,000+ under probation & parole supervision 20,684 offenders released in 2005 34% of offenders released will return to prison 97% of those incarcerated will be released 3% of offenders incarcerated will die in prison 100,000+ children in Missouri have a parent in prison

  3. How did we get here? • Major policy shifts in the last 25 years • Truth in sentencing • Mandatory minimum sentences • “Three Strikes” laws • Growth in Missouri population • Offenders leaving prison without a “tool box”

  4. The Role of the Department of Corrections Webster defines “corrections” as: To remove errors or mistakes; an improvement; the act or process of correcting.” ARE WE THERE?

  5. The Opportunity • In 2002, Missouri was one of two states chosen by the National Institute of Corrections as a demonstration for the Transition from Prison to Community (TPC) model. • TPC model provides a philosophic framework for “stakeholder agencies” to promote ~ • Common interests • Integrate policies & services • Improve the overall transition process

  6. TPC Model: Process • How offenders spend their time during confinement • How they are supervised while on supervision • Increased public safety • Reduce recidivism • Reduce victimization • Partnerships with other state/federal agencies and community organizations

  7. Why are these partnerships essential? • Offenders have many related issues Health Transportation Mental Health Education Substance Abuse Employment Housing Family • Data reflects these issues can promote success or failure.

  8. How it works? • Start planning for release the first day of incarceration. • Identify assets and liabilities, utilize assessment tools and design a plan of programming during the offenders incarceration. (Institutional Phase) • Approximately 6 months short of the established release date the offender will move into a Transition Housing Unit where intense pre-release planning will begin. (Transition Phase)

  9. The goal is to have services and community involvement established prior to release. • The offender is released into the community for continued supervision and support by Probation and Parole and the community.

  10. What’s Changing? • TAP/Case Management • THU’s (ACC, BCC, CCC, CTCC, FCC, MCC, MECC, MTC, NECC, WERDCC, WMCC, and WRDCC) • Transition Services in Level 5 facilities • DWD Partnership • Dept. of Social Services • Dept. of Health & Senior Services • Dept. of Revenue • Dept. of Mental Health • Focus on the Family

  11. The Missouri Reentry Process is a “Change in Process” • Organizational priorities • Organizational practices • Organizational culture • Outcomes • Change in the lives of offenders, their families and communities.

  12. Impact of MRP on Communities • Increased public safety • Reduction of victimization • Productive, tax-paying citizens • Healthy, functional families • Safer children • Civic participation • Quality of life As a member of a community in Missouri, how do you want these individuals to return home?

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