NCJ Number
238886
Date Published
2012
Length
180 pages
Annotation
This handbook is used by the Georgia Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in instructing and enabling inmates about to leave prison in the skills needed for success in leading law-abiding, constructive lives when they return to their communities.
Abstract
A chart of the Georgia Reentry Model serves as an overview of what is covered in the handbook. The goal of the model is for the offender to complete restitution to the victim of his/her crime, become rehabilitated, and live responsibly in the community. The first step in this model involves the diagnosis of risk and needs, which involves an assessment of physical and mental health, personal history (educational level and trades and skill assessment, and the development of a reentry case plan. The second step involves a review of the motivational change and rehabilitation objectives achieved in prison or some other custodial facility. The third step is participation in a transitional center or work-release program that facilitates employment and a search for suitable housing. Step four involves full release into the community to obtain employment, housing, perform community service, perform parental responsibilities, and comply with any monitoring or surveillance. Step five involves keys to success in community living: cultivating positive friendships, obtaining suitable housing, and performing meaningful work. Each of the handbook chapters addresses some facet of the resources and skills needed for community living. In addition to housing and employment, chapters address work ethics, transportation, money management, education, Incarcerated Veterans Program, selective service, applying for Social Security, health and life skills, family, child support, and living under supervision.