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Parolee reentry, helping “lifers” become community members
Officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and an award-winning nonprofit, as well as staff from GEO Reentry Services will deliver a timely workshop at the International Community Corrections Association’s annual conference in Seattle on Nov. 1. The
Using prosocial reentry programming in Casper, Wyoming
The Casper Reentry Center, a residential reentry program in Wyoming, is keeping its residents occupied this season with prosocial reentry programming that incorporates fun events and educational presentations. Prosocial activities are a smart and evidence-based approach to helping individuals who
New CDCR reentry centers in California to be highlighted in open houses
Four new reentry centers, opened by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and operated by GEO Reentry Services, will host open houses later this month to give community stakeholders the opportunity to tour the facilities, meet staff and learn
Talbot Hall’s team completes summer of prosocial events for participants, families
In an effort to support and model prosocial activities, the Family Services staff at Talbot Hall in Kearny, N.J, hosted several events in recent months that provided the setting for families to get together and build a positive platform for
How GEO Reentry applies the five dimensions of effective correctional treatment
Evidence-based correctional research shows there are five dimensions of effective correctional treatment, all of which GEO Reentry Services incorporates in its programming to enhance outcomes for participants. The effective dimensions are: an effective use of authority, modeling and reinforcing pro-social
Merced County’s jail-to-community reentry programming spotlighted for APPA
The innovative jail-to-community reentry programming in Merced County, California, was recently highlighted at the American Probation and Parole Association’s 42nd Annual Training Institute in August. The county’s programming offers evidence-based cognitive treatment from in-custody programming to community supervision programs and