Creating Lasting Second Chance through Effective Prisoner Reentry Pilot Project

The Congressionally Selected Awards Program, authorized by the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), helps improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and/or assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funds should be used for the projects selected by Congress, in the amounts specified in the joint explanatory statement incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 111-8, and generally consistent with one or more of the following statutory purposes: improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, preventing or combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting victims of crime (other than compensation). Each of these purposes is framed using language drawn, respectively, from the former Byrne discretionary statute, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. This project is authorized and funded through a line item in the FY 09 Congressional Budget and by the joint explanatory statement that is incorporated by reference into the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Act.

Family ReEntry, Inc. will support the Creating Lasting Second Chance through Effective Prisoner Reentry Pilot Project. Family ReEntry, Inc. will fund personnel and implement the project activities. The Fresh Start Community Reentry Program is a pilot program designed to facilitate the transition of men from the Connecticut correctional system to the Greater Bridgeport community by establishing continuity between pre-release and post-release support services that are comprehensive and integrated. The goals of the program are to reduce the recidivism by supporting the ex-offenders in the areas of employment, substance use/abuse supports/treatment, mental health supports/treatment, formal supports (case management, entitlements, housing, health care), and community supports; and to create a replicable community-based reentry program model that can influence changes in Connecticut's reentry policies and practices.

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