Reentry/Release

CSG Justice Center staff conducted technical assistance to Nebraska through a TA call held on 7/19 and 7/26 with five members from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NCDS), including the Deputy Director – Programs; Assistant Deputy Director – Reentry; Case Management Coordinator; Assistant Deputy Director of Classification; and Reentry Program Manager. CSG staff planned for follow-up outreach to Cabinet agencies, Reentry Taskforce and Working Group launches, and landscape analysis.

CSG Justice Center staff provided technical assistance to Missouri via an email on 7/17/24 to MO DOC to set a call to discuss progress of Reentry 2030 goals; the meeting took place in August. CSG Justice Center research team spoke with MO DOC and they are making progress on what will be helpful for them for data and they are progressing to identify actionable and measurable data to support Missouri's goals. Mapping of collateral consequences by region is underway, and findings will be presented to Missouri upon completion.

CSG Justice Center held two technical assistance calls with Alabama on July 8th and July 15th to discuss the upcoming site visit and progress.

The TA Center participated in the 2024 SCA. All 13 of the TA Center's FY24 grantees were in attendance. In total, in addition to 67 community-based and Smart Reentry grantees. The TA Center facilitated the following conference sessions: “Culturally Responsive Behavioral Health Care Access in Reentry,” and “The Importance of Effective Corrections and Community-Based Organization Relationships.” Additionally, TA Center staff and subject matter experts (SMEs) hosted three breakout sessions.

Hosted second quarterly convening for tribal reentry programs and programs working with Native communities. These convenings are an opportunity for grantees to meet, network, develop peer-to-peer support, discuss successes and challenges, and exchange ideas.

Hosted first quarterly convening for tribal reentry programs and programs working with Native communities. These convenings are an opportunity for grantees to meet, network, develop peer-to-peer support, discuss successes and challenges, and exchange ideas.

In December 2024 the TA Center met with 19 grantees (before and after the national 2024 Second Chance Act conference in Philadelphia).

CSG Justice Center staff held a call on 11/26/24 with Utah DOC leadership about R2030 and to learn more about reentry work and priorities.

CSG Justice Center staff held a call on 11/8/24 with DCYF and DOC leadership about interest in Reentry 2030.

CSG Justice Center staff conducted the following activities:
On 11/1/24 had an initial call with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
On 11/7/24 had a call with CDCR Secretary and leadership team about Reentry 2030 and if CA would like to move forward with a launch plan.
On 11/15/24 had a touch base call with CDCR leadership.