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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8 p.
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2008
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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.
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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.
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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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