Georgia Department Of Corrections: Re-Entry Servic Essay

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Georgia Department of Corrections: Re-Entry Services and Initiatives

Regina Hayes
Research Paper
Brenda Maddux
Corrections 103
08 March 2011

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Abstract

After reading over the Georgia Department of Corrections Annual Report for 2007, I decided to research a few of the Re-entry initiatives. These initiatives were put in place with the purpose of reducing recidivism. Out of the fifteen listed programs, I have chosen to take a closer look at Corporate Take 5 and Grace Village. I have found several web sites that cover each of these programs. I never knew these programs existed. Grace Village is a truly inspiring story of community and determination. Corporate Take 5 is trying to bridge the gap between employers and ex-offenders by offering skilled workers as well as benefits.

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Georgia Department of Corrections: Re-Entry Services and Initiatives
    Re-entry Services primary purpose is to promote public safety by assisting offenders to become a law-abiding, productive citizen. Re-entry should begin as soon as an offender enters the system. Re-entry provides the offender with opportunities to make positive changes and contribute to society.
    The Goals of re-entry are to give the offender the capacity to become a productive member of his/her family and community, and to refer offenders to services that are necessary for a successful transition and reentry back into the community. Furthermore, its goal is to increase the community and corrections ability to address the offenders needs and identify resources available in the community that meet those needs. Also, through collaborative partnerships, it promotes public safety by supporting the offenders’ transition back...