Provoke radio had an excellent show which originally broadcast on 03/08/09 about the Maryland Re-entry program. The show lasts 27 minutes and is well worth listening to.
Here is the description from the Provoke web site.
Every year, more than 600,000 ex-offenders are released from state and federal prisons. As a society, we should have a keen interest in promoting their successful re-entry back into our communities. But in fact, very little is done for people with criminal records to help them make a successful transition…either while they are in prison or upon their release. Consequently, at nearly 66%, the recidivism rate in the United States is at an all time high. The Maryland Re-Entry Partnership or ‘REP’ is one program trying to make a difference. REP is a community justice partnership, administered by Catholic Charities, in which public agencies and community based organizations work together to provide continuous case management for ex-offenders as they re-enter their communities. Over the years, Maryland REP has become a successful national model dealing with the issues of re-entry and recidivism. Just how does it work? What are the ex-offender’s immediate needs upon release from prison? And what are the roadblocks to successful re-entry? We spoke with 3 representatives of the Maryland Re-Entry Partnership, 3 men who have seen and experienced life from both sides of the law and both sides of the system and have used that experience to help make the ex-offender’s transition back into society safe, successful...and permanent. And who wouldn’t want that? Guests: Mr. Trevor Britt, Program Manager, Maryland Re-Entry Partnership (REP); Mr. Andre Fisher, Caseworker, Maryland REP;Mr. John Reazer, Maryland REP client. Maryland Re-Entry Program
You can listen to the program here.
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