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May 6, 2024 at 2:55 AM
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A groundbreaking new Recovery Campus in Clackamas County promises on-site transitional housing to empower individuals in their journey toward stability and community reintegration.

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Officials say Recovery Campus will include on-site transitional housing to support reentry
Speakers at the Clackamas County groundbreaking highlighted on-site transitional housing as a core component of the Recovery Campus, intended to help formerly unhoused or justice-involved people build "recovery capital" and reenter communities.
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August 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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The Senate is taking major steps to reform correctional policies with 10 new bills aimed at improving reentry services, educational opportunities, and victim notifications.

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Senate committee advances 10 corrections-related bills, reporting most to finance
The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, chaired by Senator Salazar, moved all 10 bills on its agenda — ranging from educational leave and telephone-notice before transfers to reintegration pilots and water testing — with most items reported to finance or recorded for further action.
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February 26, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Maryland's corrections budget is taking a hit while the inmate population rises, raising urgent questions about staffing, transgender care, and delayed reentry services.

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Corrections Budget Hearing Focuses on Staffing, Transgender Housing and Delayed Reentry Center
DLS analysts and DPSCS leaders told the subcommittee the corrections allowance falls by about $23 million while the department faces rising inmate population compared with pre‑pandemic trends, staffing shortages and scrutiny over the treatment of transgender incarcerated people and delayed women's prerelease facilities; unions and advocates urged more staff and data transparency.
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February 26, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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McLennan County is taking a bold step forward by seeking a $1.3 million grant to enhance behavioral health services for justice-involved individuals!

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Court authorizes application for $1.3M Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for specialty court services
The commissioners approved submission of a Bureau of Justice Assistance application seeking $1.3 million over three years to expand behavioral‑health case management, reentry services, medication continuity and substance‑use related supports for justice‑involved people.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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San Mateo County's juvenile justice study session revealed critical insights on youth services, from probation operations to community-led success stories.

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Supervisors hold broad juvenile justice study session as probation defends YSC operations
A multi-hour study session featured presentations from Probation, behavioral health, the district attorney, public defenders, judges, the JJDPC and community partners. Probation described the YSC population, PREA alignment and programs; community advocates urged more reentry services, data transparency and alternative housing.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Monroe County commissioners just approved vital funding and contracts that will enhance recovery services and support community development—what's next for the county?

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Monroe County commissioners approve series of contracts, grant endorsements and budget adjustments
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners on July 15 approved multiple routine fiscal items including contract renewals, a memorandum of understanding using opioid-settlement funds for recovery housing, ratified budget adjustments and authorized a letter supporting a PCCD grant application for reentry services; several recognitions and community announcements were also made.
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July 17, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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Big changes are coming to St. Croix County as new case manager Eric Hagee steps up to strengthen support for clients navigating recovery challenges!

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New Case Manager Eric Hagee joins service center to enhance client connections
Eric Hagee starts as new case manager, focusing on connecting clients to resources.
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March 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Washington's Medicaid program is set to transform reentry services for incarcerated youth and adults, promising a lifeline of support as they prepare for release.

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HCA says Medicaid reentry waiver is scaling up; dozens of county and DOC facilities to join July 1
HCA told the advisory committee that Apple Health began covering targeted prerelease services in July 2025 and that cohorts of jails and juvenile facilities have launched; HCA expects many Department of Corrections sites and 15 additional facilities to join a July 1 cohort, while noting technical, contracting and billing challenges for some counties.
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March 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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The Michigan House Judiciary Committee just took a significant step forward by reporting three pivotal bills and adopting a crucial substitute that could reshape reentry services for many individuals.

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House Judiciary Committee reports three bills and adopts H-3 substitute to HB 4211
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee voted to report House Bills 4481, 4482 and 4483 out of committee and adopted substitute H-3 to House Bill 4211, which clarifies qualifying events for resentencing and permits reentry service funds to be spent for newly clarified cases.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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The House Judiciary Committee's unanimous vote on House Bill 4211 could transform the lives of 70 to 80 individuals by clarifying resentencing eligibility and funding reentry services.

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Committee approves H‑3 substitute clarifying resentencing eligibility and reentry funding
The committee adopted Substitute H‑3 to House Bill 4211, which clarifies qualifying events for resentencing under recent case law and aims to allow spending on reentry services for those eligible. Supporters from ACLU, sentencing reform groups and reentry providers submitted cards of support.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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New Hanover County has just approved a groundbreaking $1-per-year lease for a new STAR Center that will provide essential medical detox and stabilization services to those in need.

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New Hanover County approves $1-per-year lease for STAR Center to expand detox and reentry beds
The county approved a 9½-year nominal lease with LINC to operate the STAR Center as a 36-bed medical detox and stabilization facility; LINC will use 20 beds for transitional housing and RHA will occupy space. Operations are expected in spring.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Alaska's Senate is debating a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals by leveraging technology and education to promote safer communities.

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Alaska reentry coalitions unite to support HB 35 for inmate digital access
Coalitions advocate for expanded digital access to aid inmate reentry and reduce recidivism.
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May 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Lancaster County is making strides in criminal justice funding with over $459K approved for vital reentry services and data analysis to improve community outcomes.

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Lancaster County approves $459,724 in justice-related grants and a $140,000 UNL data-analysis contract
The Board accepted a $99,655 Justice Assistance grant, a $220,069 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant to support reentry services, and approved a $140,000 contract with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for juvenile and adult justice data analysis.
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July 2, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Worcester County's innovative music program is not just about melodies—it's reconnecting families and transforming lives post-incarceration.

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Sheriff's Offices launch CDL program and community support initiatives in Massachusetts
Massachusetts officials expand reentry services and CDL training to support formerly incarcerated individuals.
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March 31, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Santa Clara County's reentry centers are making waves with nearly 33,000 service interactions and a remarkable 57% success rate in treatment discharges—how are they transforming lives?

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County outlines reentry services and AB109-funded programs; board asks for outcome metrics beyond recidivism
The Office of Diversion and Reentry reported the two reentry centers served roughly 33,000 interactions and that AB109-funded programs facilitated 5,000+ treatment admissions with 57% successful exits; supervisors asked for standardized measures (employment, housing, health, social reintegration) and directed staff to return with measurable metrics
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November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Santa Clara County is uniting its reentry and alternatives-to-incarceration strategies to create a comprehensive plan aimed at transforming the justice system.

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County outlines unified reentry and ATI strategy; plans public annual report
Office of Diversion and Reentry Services presented an updated approach to consolidate reentry services, alternatives to incarceration workgroup recommendations, treatment‑court improvements and CalAIM Justice Initiative efforts into a multi‑year reentry and ATI strategic plan. Staff will return with a draft in January and seek board adoption in 202
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October 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Santa Clara County is taking bold steps to support parolees as they reintegrate into society, aiming to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety through innovative reentry services.

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Santa Clara County reviews reentry services for state prison releasees
County officials present strategies for successful reentry of parolees into the community.
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April 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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San Francisco Public Library just secured a groundbreaking $1.9 million grant to transform the lives of incarcerated individuals and support their journey back to society!

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San Francisco Library secures $1.9M grant to enhance jail reentry services
Library expands grant-funded positions to improve services for incarcerated individuals until 2027.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Major funding shifts are on the table as Vermont's conference committee debates reallocating resources for primary care, food programs, and vital reentry services.

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Conference committee shifts funds into opioid settlement and debates primary-care and food program changes
At a meeting on House Bill 951, committee members recommended moving higher-ability funds into the opioid settlement fund and debated revised allocations for primary care, food programs and Jenna's Promise reentry services; DOC told the committee that covering Jenna's Promise would require roughly $75,000 in new money.
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May 21, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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Josephine County is stepping up to support individuals transitioning from incarceration with crucial funding for services aimed at rebuilding lives and promoting successful reintegration into society.

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Welcome Home Oregon secures funding for prison reentry support services
Welcome Home Oregon receives $71,100 to aid individuals transitioning from prison to society.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Rhode Island is taking bold steps towards criminal justice reform, with new bills aimed at reducing mass incarceration and easing reentry for former inmates.

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Rhode Island committee supports House Bill for free birth certificates post-incarceration
House Bill 5349 aims to provide free vital documents for Rhode Islanders reentering society.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Residents are demanding real representation in policing, clarity on reentry program funding, and a fair approach to rental inspections at the recent council meeting.

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Residents press council on police-community table, reentry program and housing policy
Multiple speakers during the public-comment period urged the city to ensure Black representation in the Strengthening Police and Community Partnership (SPCP) table, raised alarm about reentry-program funding changes, and pushed for targeted housing and landlord outreach; comments prompted administration and council follow-ups.
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May 7, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Pennsylvania just took a monumental step towards reforming medical assistance for inmates, paving the way for better health services and smoother reentry into society!

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Pennsylvania Assembly passes House Bill 282 to reform medical assistance for inmates
Legislators amend medical assistance laws to aid inmates' reentry and health services.
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June 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Rutherford County's Recovery Court is poised to unlock $900,000 to enhance reentry education and employment services, paving the way for a brighter future for those exiting incarceration.

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Recovery Court to seek up to $900,000 from Second Chance Act to expand reentry services
LaShelle Ricks asked the Public Safety Committee for permission to apply for a Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act grant worth up to $900,000 over three years to expand reentry education and employment services; the committee voted to forward the application and accept mayoral signature if awarded.
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April 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM