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There are 2,876 local jails in the U.S. that process approximately 12 million releases per year. Focusing on offender reentry from jails presents opportunities to have a significant impact on public safety. But offender reentry to the community from jails is a complicated issue. The individuals committed to jails have diverse risks and needs, and their length of stay in jails is generally relatively brief when compared to prison stays. Yet, for many inmates being released, no organization or individual is responsible for their supervision or treatment in the community.

NIC, with project partner the Urban Institute, launched the "Transition from Jail to the Community (TJC)" initiative in 2007. A jail transition model has been developed and tested in six local jurisdictions to improve long-term reintegration outcomes for individuals returning to communities from local jails. TJC Phase 1 learning sites include: Davidson County, Tennessee; Denver, Colorado; Douglas County, Kansas; Kent County, Michigan; La Crosse County, Wisconsin; and Orange County, California.

Project partners have developed TJC technical assistance tools to disseminate to the field. The first of those products is the 'TJC Implementation Toolkit.' Learn more about it through the link on the upper right of this page.

Phase II TJC Learning Sites Selected


In August 2012, the Urban Institute and National Institute of Corrections released a solicitation and selected an additional six TJC Phase 2 sites: Ada County, Idaho; Franklin County, Massachusetts; Fresno County, California; Hennepin County, Minnesota; Howard County, Maryland; and Jacksonville, Florida. These sites will receive technical assistance in implementing the TJC model for a two and a half year period.

For more information on TJC, visit the Urban Institute's website (see sidebar).

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2008
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The Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) Initiative
Urban Institute (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) initiative is described. “The TJC initiative is designed to advance coordinated and collaborative relations between jails and local communities to address reentry, leading to enhanced public safety, reduced recidivism, and improved individual reintegration processes” (p.1). Sections of this document are: introduction; jail transition—challenges and opportunities; the TJC model; system-level elements—leadership, vision, and organizational culture, colla... Read More
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Effective County Practices in Jail to Community Transition Planning for Offenders with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
By Carmody, Justin. U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC). National Association of Counties (NACo). Community Services Division (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
"This publication focuses on defining the essential components of effective transition planning for this population [of inmates with co-occurring disorders] and showcases studies of promising county practices from across the country" (p. 3). Sections of this report include: introduction; components of effective transition planning; six model programs; Allegheny County (PA); Auglaize County (OH); Black Hawk County (IA); Macomb County (MI); Montgomery County (MD); and Multnomah County (OR).... Read More
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16 p.
2008
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Life After Lockup: Improving Reentry from Jail to the Community
By Solomon, Amy L.; Osborne, Jenny W.L.; LoBuglio, Stefan F.; Mellow, Jeff; Mukamal, Debbie A.. Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC); John Jay College of Criminal Justice (New York, NY); U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC); Montgomery County Dept. of Correction and Rehabilitation (Rockville, MD).
Lessons learned by the Jail Reentry Roundtable Initiative are shared. This report is divided into five sections: facts about U.S. jails and the jail population; addressing reentry from jails -- making the most of a short stay; examples from the field; the role of probation in reentry from jail; and looking forward.... Read More
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179 p.
2008
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The Jail Administrator's Toolkit for Reentry
By Mellow, Jeff; Mukamal, Debbie A.; LoBuglio, Stefan F.; Solomon, Amy L.; Osborne, Jenny W.L.. Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC); John Jay College of Criminal Justice (New York, NY); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); Montgomery County Dept. of Correction and Rehabilitation (Rockville, MD).
Guidance is provided for preparing inmates for their transition from jail to the community. This Toolkit contains these sections: getting started; jail staff issues; assessment screens; reentry strategies; identifying community resources; coordinating stakeholders and educating the public; requirements and standards; measuring success; and conclusion. Copies of pertinent forms are also included.... Read More
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178 p.
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