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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.
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1. Road to Careers - Workforce Development & Adult Learning
Pre-Proposal Conference: December 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Applications Due: February 28, 2025
On November 21, 2024, the Maryland Labor and Transportation departments released a call for proposals for the Road to Careers program. Labor will hold a pre-proposal conference on December 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. To RSVP, please email road2.careers@maryland.gov.
To access the application document, important resources, and additional information, please visit https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/roadtocareers.shtml.
1. RCAD Justice Involved Fatherhood Forum - Suitland, Maryland
December 7, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Returning Citizens Affairs Division (RCAD) provides countywide coordination and oversight for Prince George’s County’s network of services for returning citizens. These services include but are not limited to community engagement, policy, advocacy, research, resource development, and programmatic assessments.
On December 7th, please join us for an important discussion surrounding fatherhood as a returning citizen.
Click here for more information.
2. Greater Baltimore Urban League Career & Resource Fair - Baltimore, Maryland
December 11, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join the Greater Baltimore Urban League for a day of networking, job opportunities, and community resource sharing! This Career & Resource Fair provides an ability to connect with employers in construction, cybersecurity, and more. Background-friendly employers will be present.
This event will take place at the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Southeast Anchor Branch located at 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224.
To register for this event, please click here. For more information on GBUL workforce development efforts, please visit gbul.org/workforce-development.
3. Project ENCORE Compassion Clothing Closet – Baltimore, Maryland
December 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Project ENCORE presents Compassion Clothing Closet, a FREE shopping experience for the formerly incarcerated. Come and shop for items that will assist with your personal and professional needs. This event will take place in the Enoch Pratt Central Library located at 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Shopping experiences will occur the 2nd Thursday of the month from 11:00am-1:00pm in the Creative Arts Center. For more information or to donate, please contact swalker@prattlibrary.org.
4. SAMHSA Screenings and Assessments for Substance Use Disorders to Support Successful Reentry – Virtual Training
December 17, 2024 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. The GAINS Center focuses on expanding access to services for people with mental and/or substance use disorders who come into contact with the adult criminal justice system.
Screening and assessing for substance use disorders (SUDs) throughout an individual’s involvement with the justice system is critical to facilitating successful integration back into the community. Early identification of SUDs enables timely, targeted interventions and case planning to reduce recurrence of substance use and recidivism, while supporting long-term recovery in the community. This webinar will review a range of standardized and validated screening and assessment instruments for detecting SUDs among people involved in the justice system. How these assessments contribute to more effective treatment plans, align with reentry support services, and promote recovery-oriented outcomes will also be discussed.
Click here to register.
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 January's Newsletter, please make your submission by COB Monday, December 23rd, 2024.
For more information and to make your January submission, visit the Submission Page here or send it to justice.reinvestment@maryland.gov.
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