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Offender Re-entry InitiativeOFFENDER RE-ENTRYINITIATIVENEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFECOUNCIL COMMITTEE BRIEFINGFEBRUARY 27, 2006
Offender Re-entry InitiativeOVERVIEW PURPOSECOUNCIL QUESTIONSOFFENDER STATISTICSMISSIONGOALSOBJECTIVESMEASURESPROGRAM PHASESPARTNER AGENCIESSTATUS REPORTNEXT STEP
Offender Re-entry InitiativePURPOSE Address Council Questions regardingOffender Re-entry Discuss/Update on the OffenderRe-entry Initiative (EHS) Support Council Priority 4 Public SafetyInitiative 4.4.5 Crime PreventionProgram1
Offender Re-entry InitiativeCOUNCIL QUESTIONSWhat is the City’s policy?Response:1. City Council has identified key focusarea Priority 4: Public Safety Initiative 4.4.5targeting ex-offender re-entry.2. FY 05-06, the City Council approved an offenderre-entry program to be established underCommunity Development Block Grant.2
Offender Re-entry InitiativeCOUNCIL QUESTIONSWho deals with offenders?Response: Texas Department of CriminalJustice (Parole officers)Texas Workforce/Project RIO (Re-Integration ofOffender & Workforce Investment Act (WIA)Community social service providersMedical & mental health providersFaith based providersEducational service providers3
Offender Re-entry InitiativeCOUNCIL QUESTIONSWhat programs are available to help integrateoffenders back into the community?Response:TDCJ offers community programs and referrals:(See Appendix)4
Offender Re-entry InitiativeOFFENDER STATISTICS – Dallas, TxOffenders released into the City of Dallas overa 3 year period from TDCJ facilitiesFiscal year 2003Total 8,347 offenders released to DallasMale 7,088Female 1,259Fiscal year 2004Total 8,456 offenders released to DallasMale 7,115Female 1,341Offender Statistics Over a 3 YearPeriod For Males & Females inDallas, 1,2591,3411,3340Fiscal year 2005 PreliminaryTotal 8,120 offenders released to DallasMale 6,786Female 1,33420032004Source: Texas Department of Criminal Justice, December 200552005
Offender Re-entry InitiativeMISSIONPrepare and provide ongoingcommunity re-entry support servicesto offenders 18 & older withemphasis on individuals withHIV/AIDS, mental health, mentalretardation, and substance abuseissues.6
Offender Re-entry InitiativePROGRAM GOALS Identify a minimum of eighty (80) adult (ages 18 or older)offenders with emphasis on individuals with HIV/AIDS,mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse issues. Develop partnerships with social service providers that shalloffer support services in the areas of life skills, job readiness,housing, medical, health, substance abuse, mentoring,education, counseling and restitution for offenders. Conduct 80 unduplicated pre/post assessments of participantsin the Offender Re-entry Initiative in a twelve-month period.7
Offender Re-entry InitiativeOBJECTIVESThe Offender Re-entry Initiative shall: Establish a collaborative effort with MLK Community Court, criminaljustice agencies, social service providers, victim advocacy groups, faithbased community groups, health and educational service providers. Assist with housing, employment, transportation, substance abuse,mental/medical health and restitution. EHS shall continue to provide support services to offenders placingemphasis on individuals with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, mentalretardation, and substance abuse issues. Collaboration with state correctional staff and parole officers to increaseaccess for pre/post release assessments of offenders.8
Offender Re-entry InitiativePERFORMANCE MEASURESThe Program will be measured by: Number of offenders who receive supportservices through the City of Dallas OffenderRe-entry Initiative. Number of offenders assisted whodemonstrate resiliency as evidenced by notbeing re-incarcerated within a six to twelvemonth period after discharge from a state orcounty correctional institution.9
Offender Re-entry InitiativePROGRAM PHASESA two phase re-entry initiative has been developed toidentify community re-entry and stabilization needsfor offenders. This two phase re-entry initiative willbegin the development of a model re-entry programthat starts and continues throughout an offender’stransition to and stabilization in society.10
Offender Re-entry InitiativePROGRAM PHASESPhase 1 – Control and Restore: (Six month post prison release):Immediately after offenders are released from state correctionalinstitutions, the City and through community services providersshall offer services to include (as appropriate): Case ManagementEducationMentoringCounselingLife skill development & trainingJob skills developmentJob placementHousingPhysical and mental health servicesSubstance abuse treatmentTransportationRestitution (Community Services)11
Offender Re-entry InitiativePROGRAM PHASESPhase 2 – Sustain and Support:Community-Based Long term Support program. TheCity will continue to monitor offenders six monthsafter enrollment in the program. Provide ongoing services and mentoring relationships in a collaborationwith the justice system and a network of social service agencies andcommunity based organizations.12
Offender Re-entry InitiativePARTNER AGENCIESRECOVERY TREATMENT AGENCIESHolmes Street FoundationHomeward BoundTurtle Creek ManorNexus Recovery CenterPhoenix Houses of TexasGreen OaksAGENCIES RECEIVING HOPWA FUNDS (HOUSING)Legacy Counseling, Inc.Welcome House, Inc.AIDS Services of DallasDallas County Health & Human ServicesCity of Dallas13
Offender Re-entry InitiativePARTNER AGENCIESHOUSING AGENCIES – CONT: A Lasting Solution – Transitional/Recovery housing Metro Haven of Love, Inc. Way Back House Union Gospel Mission Legacy Founders Cottage Dallas Life Foundation14
Offender Re-entry InitiativePARTNER AGENCIESRichland Community CollegeTexas Workforce Center/Project RIOUrban League of Greater DallasBajito OndaPeople of Purpose (POP)Legacy Counseling CenterOperation OasisMosaic Family Services, Inc.La Sima FoundationAID Arms, Inc. (Free World Bound)Community Learning Center15
Offender Re-entry InitiativePARTNER AGENCIESHEALTH SUPPORT & MEDICAL TREATMENT AGENCIESParklandDallas County Health & Human ServicesAIDS Interfaith Network, Inc.Dallas County Treatment CenterRenaissance III, Inc.U. T. Southwestern Medical Center at DallasLegal Assistance:Legal Services of North Texas, Inc.Attorney General of Texas, (Child Support Division)16
Offender Re-entry InitiativeSTATUS REPORT Reintegration Coordinators hired Office space secured thru collaboration withTDCJ Tools (MetSYS) developed17
Offender Re-entry InitiativeNEXT STEP Hold meeting with senior level TDCJ officials on February 28,2006, to launch pilot project:* Pre-assessments in state correctional institutions by April 2006* Educational/support service presentations in statecorrectional facilities by April 2006* Establish an on-site transitional job training program Establish partnerships with Texas Workforce Board, localeducational and career training institutions18
APPENDIXPrograms offered thru TDCJ: GED/ABE Classes New Arrival Orientation Substance Abuse Counseling Legal Education Hispano Survival Skills Program African American Males Survival Skills/Mentoring Program Health Education Parenting Skills Finance & Budget Management Anger Management Drug Education19
RECOVERY TREATMENT AGENCIES Holmes Street Foundation Homeward Bound Turtle Creek Manor Nexus Recovery Center Phoenix Houses of Texas Green Oaks AGENCIES RECEIVING HOPWA FUNDS (HOUSING) Legacy Counseling, Inc. Welcome House, Inc. AIDS Services of Dallas Dallas County Health & Human Services City of Dallas Offender Re-entry Initiative 13
