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Reentry program graduates celebrated in California ceremonies
Graduates of two GEO Reentry Services-operated reentry programs in California were recently honored in graduation ceremonies known as transition celebrations. Twenty-nine individuals graduated from the Stockton Day Reporting Center—one of
Criminal justice committees offer broad perspective to solving correctional challenges
Criminal justice committees, boards and councils can play a critical role in assessing local needs and planning for the future. As criminal justice agencies seek to promote change, address public
GEO Reentry to co-host resource fair for ex-offenders in Santa Ana
The Orange County Re-Entry Partnership, Contra Costa County Office of Education and GEO Reentry Services are hosting the Reentry Resource Fair on May 12 for formerly incarcerated individuals to help
California transition celebrations honor program graduates
Graduates of several day reporting centers in California run by GEO Reentry Services are being honored in spring transition celebrations that mark their successful completion of GEO Reentry’s intensive reentry
North Carolina reentry programs celebrate participants during graduation ceremony
The Treatment for Effective Community Supervision Service Centers in North Carolina, run by GEO Reentry Services, are in the midst of hosting their spring transition celebrations, which mark the completion
York County Reentry Service Center prepares parolees for life after prison
The York County Reentry Service Center, run by GEO Reentry Services, held an open house in April to welcome the public into the center and show how the program assists
Four sites selected to pilot new web-based reentry tool
The National Reentry Resource Center, created by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, has selected four sites to implement their web-based decision-support reentry tool for corrections and treatment providers.
Cambria County Day Reporting Center offers second chance to participants
The Cambria County Day Reporting Center, run by GEO Reentry Services, is helping to alleviate inmate overcrowding in the Pennsylvania county, according to a recent report by local news channel
New Franklin County jail warden supports reentry programming
The Franklin County Prison Board recently appointed a new jail warden for the Franklin County Jail whose previous experience suggests a strong focus on reentry programming—an emphasis in Franklin County
GEO Reentry Services opens reentry center in Chicago neighborhood
A grand opening ceremony was recently held in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago for the new GEO Reentry Service Center, located at 8007 So. Cottage Grove Ave. The center supports
Parolees offered second chance in Chicago Heights
The Chicago Heights Reentry Service Center, run by GEO Reentry Services, recently held a transition celebration for men and women who successfully completed the intensive reentry program. The Chicago Tribune
Luzerne County working to help ex-offenders find employment
Recently, the Luzerne County Reentry Committee hosted an Employment Expo for ex-offenders wanting to reenter the workforce in Pennsylvania. The expo was open to participants of the Luzerne County Day
Improving employment and education for people with criminal records
Recently, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, “Ending the School to Prison Pipeline,” where California business and community leaders brainstormed strategies for improving education and employment
Richmond Day Reporting Center serves as a jail alternative
The Richmond Day Reporting Center, operated by GEO Reentry Services, recently honored 21 men and women as part of a transition celebration marking their completion of the intensive reentry program.
Ten graduate from Louisville day reporting center run by GEO Reentry Services
Ten participants of the Louisville Metro Day Reporting Center, operated by GEO Reentry Services in Louisville, Kentucky, were recently honored in a transition ceremony, celebrating their successes in the reentry
GEO Reentry Services helps Lycoming County achieve positive initial results
Five months after it opened a reentry service center to alleviate jail crowding and reduce recidivism, Lycoming County commissioners released initial results and the program is achieving significant savings and
GEO Reentry Services celebrates new start for Madera probationers
Participants of the Madera County Day Reporting Center, which is operated by GEO Reentry Services in partnership with the Madera County Probation Department, recently took part in a graduation ceremony
GEO Reentry Services helping Decatur parolees take charge of their lives
GEO Reentry Services is working to empower parolees participating in the GEO Reentry Service Center in Decatur, Illinois, to take control of their lives and leave criminal activity behind. To
New Jersey to expand drug treatment services
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently announced plans to expand New Jersey’s drug treatment services while streamlining the way the services are accessed in an effort to help those with
Pilot reentry project to be implemented in Milwaukee and Philadelphia
The National Reentry Resource Center, an initiative of the Council of State Governments Justice Center, is launching a pilot reentry project designed to aid former prisoners in finding employment in Milwaukee
Transition celebrations in Illinois honor graduates of intensive reentry programs
Participants of GEO Reentry Services’ day reporting centers for parolees in Decatur and East St. Louis, Illinois, were honored in transition celebrations in January. The ceremonies commemorate a participant’s graduation