RELEASE

Most inmates look forward to their release date but there is always an accompanying anxiety about the next big step in their lives. Will they meet with success or failure? How will their families respond? Will they find housing? Jobs? Safe and affordable childcare? Some offenders will return to their home communities: some will seek a new place to restart their lives. Some will transition to a pre-release or work-release situation.

Most released offenders will be on community supervision which means they must adhere to certain conditions set forth by the courts and/or the community corrections officer for a period of time. Recently, a mentorship program was initiated which matches a released inmate with a compatible volunteer who provides additional support during this transition period.

 

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