Jails in our jurisdiction Challenges and opportunities of jail reentry Working together for successful reentry Resources

2. Jails in our jurisdiction Challenges and opportunities of jail reentry Working together for successful reentry Resources Presentation Overview

3. Overview of Jails in Our Jurisdiction There are [X] jail(s) in [place] that process an estimated [X] inmates each year The jail(s) in [place] are administered by [whom] Recidivism rates are high; most inmates have previously been incarcerated Most jail inmates are not incarcerated for very long and will be released in a few days [Add jail average length of stay] Jail reentry describes the transition process for inmates leaving jail

4. Jail inmates suffer from many individual-level challenges 68 percent abusing or dependent on alcohol or drugs 44 percent without high school diploma or GED 30 percent unemployed prior to arrest 16 percent suffer from serious mental health problems 14 percent homeless in year prior to arrest Treatment capacity in jails is limited Recidivism rates are high Resources must be strategically allocated Problems such as homelessness and mental illness are exacerbated by the lack of reentry planning Defining the Problem[Figures are national. Substitute local data if available]

5. Challenges and Opportunities Associated with Jail Reentry CHALLENGES Jails house a varied population Release planning is difficult as most inmates are not incarcerated for very long Individual needs are high; jail service capacity is limited There is no system in place to facilitate the transition process OPPORTUNITIES • Short lengths of stay mean less time away from families, jobs, and treatment • Jails are located in the community • Jails and community-based organizations can work together as a network of providers • Even modest reductions in recidivism can improve public safety and save taxpayers money

6. Collaboration, Coordination, and Cooperation Improve Reentry Outcomes Establish a reentry coordinating body Conduct screening and assessment of jail inmates Determine inmates most at risk to recidivate, and focus resources on them Identify inmate needs for treatment or services Improve in-jail programs and services Increase coordination between the jail and community-based organizations Encourage information-sharing and formal partnerships Bring community-based programming and services inside the jail Develop goals and hold the initiative accountable for meeting them

7. Improving Reentry Outcomes Has Broad Benefits to the Community Everyone is a stakeholder [list specific groups in community] Enhanced reentry planning can save time and money information sharing collaboration reduced duplication of effort Reentry programs reduce the likelihood that a released inmate will commit a new crime Reduced recidivism increases public safety Successful reentry addresses community issues such as homelessness, addiction, public health, and mental illness [List organizations and individuals that support reentry initiative]

8. Resources Second Chance Act National Reentry Resource Center (www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org) TJC project website (www.jailtransition.com) Life After Lockup: Improving Reentry from Jail to the Community The Jail Administrator’s Toolkit for Reentry TJC Implementation Toolkit (web-based, www.jailtransition.com/Toolkit) Jail Reentry Roundtable (http://www.urban.org/projects/reentryroundtable/roundtable9.cfm) The National GAINS Center (gainscenter.samhsa.gov) Community Oriented Correctional Health Services (www.cochs.org)

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