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Illinois central reentry service centers undergo substance abuse training
GEO Reentry constantly strives to improve services at our non-residential reentry centers. Last year, we received licensures from the Department of Human Services to provide substance abuse treatment in our
What is case management for reentry programs? GEO Reentry Services describes system
When probationers, parolees or pretrial service defendants are referred to community centers for reentry services, case management is a critical element for stabilizing the individual as they prepare for community
‘What Works’ in Corrections: What drives GEO Reentry programming
“What Works” is a term used nationally by correctional agencies in reference to researched principles and practices common to effective public safety and offender programming. What Works research has also
Chatham Reentry Services Center donates 40 backpacks for 2018 school year
Substance Abuse Counselor Delores Lane and the rest of the GEO Reentry Services team at Chatham Reentry Services Center in Chicago hosted a back-to-school event to help local children start
Stockton reentry program celebrates 10 years of helping parolees
The Stockton Day Reporting Center, a non-residential reentry center operated by GEO Reentry Services, recently celebrated 10 years of service for its reentry program. The center hosted an open house
New Jersey Alumni Services help pack 1,000 backpacks for 2018 school year
Members of GEO Reentry Services’ New Jersey Alumni Services network recently participated in “Parents Engaging Parents” in Newark on Aug. 16. The event provides children with backpacks loaded with school
GEO Reentry to provide reentry programming at Clark County Detention Center
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has selected GEO Reentry Services to operate a reentry program in the Clark County Detention Center. Opened in September, the center can serve up
ADAPPT AOD unit helps local library during reconstruction
The AOD unit at ADAPPT, a residential reentry program operated by GEO Reentry Services, is always looking for ways to give back to the community. Recently, residents were eager to
Merced DRC hosts Soberfest in honor of National Recovery Month
In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Merced DRC, a non-residential reentry center in California run by GEO Reentry, hosted its third Soberfest event on Sept. 8 at the Merced
‘Paint Social’ at Tully House reentry program supports self-reflection, creativity
For many decades, many correctional officials have sought to include art – music, dance, writing, painting, even photography – into pro-social programming for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals as a
GEO Reentry uses positive reinforcement in reentry programming
Behavioral change doesn’t happen overnight, and there are many components that contribute to a lasting transformation within individuals. An evidence-based practice that is central to our programs is positive reinforcement,
Kern Valley State Prison holds ceremony for 76 graduates
The Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California, held a graduation ceremony earlier this year for 76 individuals who completed cognitive-based treatment programming, provided by GEO Reentry Services. The Kern
GEO Reentry CRVs in North Carolina celebrate summer and success of participants
GEO Reentry Services operates two Confinement in Response to Violation centers in North Carolina, the Robeson CRV and the Burke CRV. Participants spend 90 days at the centers while receiving
ADAPPT Pennsylvania takes part in city clean-up
ADAPPT, a residential reentry center run by GEO Reentry Services in Reading, Pennsylvania, recently took part in community service to help beautify the city. A group of volunteers from the
GEO Reentry celebrates graduates and National Recovery Month
GEO Reentry Services is taking part in several events throughout August and September to celebrate second chances, including graduation ceremonies and a special event called Soberfest, which celebrates sobriety. In
Talbot Hall’s program coordinator receives Patriot Award
Congratulations to Melissa Craten, the program coordinator at Talbot Hall in Kearny, New Jersey, who is a recipient of the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and
GEO Reentry teaches participants social skills
At GEO Reentry Services, we strive to provide our participants with the necessary social and interpersonal skills they will need upon community release. This is accomplished through social programming as
Shasta County DRC celebrates five-year anniversary
The Shasta County Day Reporting Center in Redding, California, celebrated its five-year anniversary with an open house. The non-residential reentry center provides evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy to participants referred by
Baton Rouge Day Reporting Center participates in Reentry Day and community outreach
The Baton Rouge Day Reporting Center, a non-residential reentry center run by GEO Reentry Services in Louisiana, recently hosted a Reentry Day to invite local probation and parole officers to
New Mexico Men’s Recovery Academy group attends July 4 parade
The New Mexico Men’s Recovery Academy in Los Lunas celebrated the Fourth of July with an uplifting outing that included a visit to the parade and a lunch to honor
Rockford Reentry Service Center gives back to community
The Rockford Reentry Service Center, a non-residential GEO Reentry center, has focused its efforts this spring and summer on giving back to its community. In April, Rockford RSC staff attended