Reentry Services to Reduce Recidivism

Funding will be used to support the reentry demonstration program to reduce recidivism among a subset of the reentering population.  LIFEline to Success, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has worked with violent offenders to help them leave lives of crime and transform themselves into productive members of society.  The programs provide supportive services for ex-felons, including helping to create financial goals, budget to live and pay off any fees (child support, restitutions, etc.). The organization has partnerships with the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Western District Attorney's office, Shelby County District Attorney, Shelby County Office of Reentry and the Tennessee Department of Corrections.  It began in 2009 to help men and women with aggravated felony records transition back into society, along with supporting the ones that have been out and just could not get their life settled.  Since that date, the organization has handled 1947 aggravated ex-felons and less that 22 have returned to prison on new charges.  LIFEline to Success, Inc. continues to pursue ways to improve the local and regional justice system and reduce recidivism.

The funding will be used to support the reentry program that provides supportive services for ex-felons, which will help them become productive members of society and reduce recidivism.