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The Justice Reinvestment Team at the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) aims to increase information and resource-sharing, while creating and fostering a statewide-online community Newsletter.
- Reentry Programming and Services
- Behavioral Health Treatment and Services
- Support for Victims and Restitution Enhancements
- Training and Education
- Safe Alternatives to Incarceration
- Pretrial Services and Programs
Please note that the Newsletter organizes all updates in chronological order under its subsections: Grants, Upcoming Events and Conferences, Meetings, Programs, and Other Information.
The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Throughout this month, we encourage you to think about what you can do to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors. You can visit the NRCDV's Domestic Violence Awareness Project at www.dvawareness.org for more information on how you can bring attention to this salient issue.
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The Bureau of Justice Assistance - Office of Justice Programs
Applications Due: October 16, 2024 by 8:59 PM (Grants.gov Deadline); October 22, 2024 by 8:59 PM (JustGrants Deadline)
With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks applications for formula funding to provide additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including for any one or more of the following program areas:
- Law enforcement programs.
- Prosecution and court programs.
- Prevention and education programs.
- Corrections and community corrections programs.
- Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
- Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
- Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
- Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams.
- Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to mental health courts, drug courts, veterans courts, and extreme risk protection order programs.
This solicitation is only for local formula funds. BJA issued a separate solicitation for applications from states.
Click here for more information.
1. Reentry Summit Palm Beach County - West Palm Beach, Florida
October 9 - 11, 2024
Reentry Summit Palm Beach County will leave you inspired to educate, advocate, collaborate, and innovate in support of our collective work breaking down barriers for people who are creating a new life after incarceration.
The Reentry Summit will be held in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida and is a perfect venue to share best practices and identify opportunities to collaborate on reentry solutions and programs. Workshops will address a variety of topics including innovative funding solutions, integration of peer specialists, overcoming barriers, behavioral health care, housing, employment, creating a reentry system, racial diversity, gender responsiveness, evidence based practices, juvenile services, and many more related topics.
To register and learn more, visit: https://www.reentrysummitpbc.com/
2. DPSCS Fall Reentry Resource Fair - Baltimore, Maryland
October 16, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The DPSCS Baltimore Fall Reentry Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 is hosted by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) and supported by Senator Cory McCray of District 45, Delegate Jackie Addison of District 45, and Councilman Mark Conway of Baltimore City. This event will be held at the Baltimore War Memorial located at 101 N. Gay St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
This resource fair is designed to enhance the rehabilitation and reintegration of justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals in the community, also to extend support to their family members and loved ones. DPSCS would be honored to have you participate if you have a need for services, or to participate as a vendor that offers services and resources. This is also a great networking opportunity for those that care about reentry. Below are the links for registration:
Attendees: Please visit the following link to register: https://forms.gle/W6VjMYhLSZfbXMwE6 or scan the QR code in the flier.
Vendors: Please visit the same link to register: https://forms.gle/W6VjMYhLSZfbXMwE6 or scan the QR code in the flier. Space is limited.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days along with additional instructions for the day of the conference. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tholyn S. Twyman, Director, Community Investment (CI) at tholyn.twyman@maryland.gov.
3. 2024 Maryland Criminal Justice Association Fall Conference - Ocean City, Maryland
October 21 - 23, 2024
The Maryland Criminal Justice Association (MCJA) is a professional organization dedicated to fostering professionalism and providing opportunities for career development within the field of Criminal Justice. We are committed to supporting the growth and advancement of criminal justice professionals in the state of Maryland through educational programs, networking events, and advocacy initiatives.
The time has come for our annual Fall Conference. We are excited to offer sessions that are full of information and guidance, whether you are new to the field of corrections, or a seasoned correctional professional. We look forward to seeing you on the shore!
For more information and registration, visit: https://mymcja.com/conferences
1. The Maryland Statewide Alliance for Returning Citizens (MSARC)
October 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM; Recurring, every fourth Tuesday of the month via Zoom
MSARC comprises reentry service providers, returning citizens, advocates, government, corrections, and law enforcement staff working in reentry, and others who support increasing reentry resources. Meetings primarily consist of information sharing, guest speakers, and announcements about upcoming events of interest, aiming to break down silos. The next meeting will take place on October 22nd, 2024 at 9:30 AM. The meetings are open to all with an interest in reentry. Please email Dawna Cobb, MSARC Co-Chair, at marylandreentry@outlook.com to be added to the MSARC email list and to receive the Zoom link for meetings.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Identity Access Project
Flikshop
Flikshop aims to ease the process of sending postcards to incarcerated individuals. Founded by Marcus Bullock, a formerly incarcerated individual himself, the company fights recidivism by keeping families connected, so that individuals foster successful reentry, once released. We focus on families and their loved ones affected by incarceration, and assist them with technology that helps to leverage their relationships. Likewise, Flikshop has grown to connect businesses that work to build social impact strategies and community engagement teams that work to combat mass incarceration.
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Mindset Care specializes in assisting individuals and caregivers with SSI and SSDI applications. Our streamlined online process reduces the application time from 4-6 weeks to just 1 hour. We charge a one-time fee, equivalent to 25% of the claimant's back pay, mandated by the SSA office. There are no recurring fees or monthly charges for claimants. Our services include full legal representation, dedicated case managers, and access to a licensed psychologist.
We manage the entire application process from initial filing to appeals, ensuring a seamless experience for claimants. Our partnership with TruConnect also offers qualified claimants a federally subsidized cell phone. Noteworthy points about Mindset Care:
- No charge to our partners or your organization
- No fee if the claimant's application is not accepted
- Management of all necessary medical records and correspondence
- Focus on securing stable income, benefits, and housing opportunities for claimants
Contact Kian Ronnasi at kronnasi@mindset.care with any questions.
Project ENCORE (P-ENCORE) is the Pratt Library's new restorative justice program which aims to dismantle institutional barriers and social reintegration challenges that lead to recidivism. There are three parts to P-ENCORE: Workforce Development, Digital Equity, and the Reconnection Center. Our mission is to empower formerly incarcerated individuals by equipping them with the essential tools to thrive as productive members of society. We adopt a comprehensive approach by seamlessly connecting participants with Pratt's existing wrap-around services, including housing, substance abuse rehabilitation, social work, and more, addressing their mental, emotional, financial, and physical well-being. See here for more information on their extensive programming. Our Multi-Tiered approach is designed to:
- Foster generational wealth and leave a lasting legacy.
- Provide a stable source of income for participants.
- Offer support for housing and transportation needs.
- Create safe, inclusive spaces for open dialogue about barriers and mental health challenges.
- Enhance self-esteem and boost participants' sense of pride and self-worth.
If you're interested in volunteering, partnering, or becoming a participant in any of our initiatives, please reach out to swalker@prattlibrary.org or kbailey@prattlibrary.org.
Description of this workbook from the author, Vanessa Bright, Executive Director of the Maryland Reentry Resource Center:
"I created this workbook because I believe that reentry should begin the day after a person enter the correctional facility to serve his or her sentence. Instead, too often the process does not begin until a few months before release. This workbook focuses on soft skills, which we can take wherever we go in life, no matter what we do. Soft skills characterize how a person interacts in relationships with others, including communication, time management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution."
Click here for more information.
Baltimore Veteran Reentry Resources
The Baltimore Station
Know a veteran who is soon to be released with a substance use disorder? The Baltimore Station provides wraparound support programs for homeless veterans that has a workforce program, and a free residential program. Click here for more information, and contact James Hardy at outreach@baltimorestation.org with any questions.
Housing in Prince George's County
DXT Therapeutic Foundation
Offers shared transitional wrap around housing in Prince George's County. Call (240)-838-3707 or Michelle Hare at (240)-676-2895 for assistance.
Housing in Baltimore City
Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt is offering a new residential treatment program for clients with co-occuring disorders. They offer rent support and other resources for apartments in Baltimore City. For more information, contact Ziva Ritchie at (410)-382-5426.
Additional Housing Options
St. Ambrose
Four new housing spots/beds are available in partnership with Jacob's Well for justice-involved youth ages 18-24. Please contact Shalawn James at St. Ambrose for more information at shalawnj@stambros.org.
To be included in November's Newsletter, please make your submission by COB Friday, October 25th, 2024.
For more information and to make your November submission, visit the Submission Page here or send it to justice.reinvestment@maryland.gov.
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