Solano County (CA) Women's Reentry Achievement Program (WRAP)

The Second Chance Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-199) provides a comprehensive response to the increasing number of incarcerated adults and juveniles who are released from prison, jail, and juvenile residential facilities and returning to communities. The Second Chance Act will help ensure that the transition individuals make from prison, jail, or juvenile residential facilities to the community is successful and promotes public safety. Section 101 of the Act authorizes grants to state and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes that may be used for demonstration projects to promote the safe and successful reintegration.

The Second Chance Act Programs are designed to help communities develop and implement comprehensive and collaborative strategies that address the challenges posed by offender reentry and recidivism reduction. Reentry is not a specific program, but rather an evidence-based process that starts when an offender is initially incarcerated and ends when the offender has been successfully reintegrated in his or her community as a law-abiding citizen. The reentry process includes the delivery of a variety of evidence-based program services for every program participant in both a pre- and post-release setting.

The goal of the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects, under Section 101 of the Second Chance Act, is to provide support to eligible applicants for the development and implementation of comprehensive and collaborative strategies that address the challenges posed by reentry to increase public safety and reduce recidivism. This process should provide the offender with appropriate evidence-based services including addressing individual criminogenic needs based on a reentry plan that relies on a risk/needs assessment that reflects the risk of recidivism for that offender.

The grantee will utilize FY 2012 Second Chance Act funds to continue the Women's Reentry Achievement Program. NCA/NCF

The Second Chance Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-199) provides a comprehensive response to the increasing number of incarcerated adults and juveniles who are released from prison, jail, and juvenile residential facilities and returning to communities. The Second Chance Act will help ensure that the transition individuals make from prison, jail, or juvenile residential facilities to the community is successful and promotes public safety. Section 101 of the Act authorizes grants to state and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes that may be used for demonstration projects to promote the safe and successful reintegration. The goal of Section 101 of the Second Chance Act is to provide support to eligible applicants for the development and implementation of comprehensive and collaborative strategies that address the challenges posed by reentry to increase public safety and reduce recidivism. The objectives of this program are to provide offenders with appropriate evidence-based services (including addressing individual criminogenic needs) based on a reentry plan that relies on a risk/needs assessment that reflects the risk of recidivism for that offender. Two categories for adult offender reentry programs were funded. Category 1 (planning grant) recipients will constitute jurisdictions which have demonstrated a commitment to establishing a reentry program, and have made progress on the 10 mandatory requirements of a comprehensive reentry program, but have not yet fully completed each step. In addition to funding, successful Category 1 recipients will receive targeted technical assistance to help them in the planning process. Category 2 (implementation grant) recipients must include specific strategies for implementing the 10 mandatory requirements of a comprehensive reentry program.

The grant recipient will use the supplemental grant funds to continue to support the Women's Reentry Achievement Program (WRAP). The primary goals of this initiative are to reduce recidivism in the target population, and enhance public safety by reducing crime. To meet these goals the grantee will apply the following strategies: (a) Actuarial Based Assessment Instruments for Reentry Planning; (b) Target Criminogenic Needs; (c) Provide Sustained Case Planning/Management in the Community; and (d) Support a Comprehensive Range of Services for Offenders. WRAP's comprehensive services include assistance with pre and post release. The participants will receive a broad range of mental health, drug treatment, employment preparation and housing services. The grantee projects an annual caseload of 210 unduplicated clients. CA/NCF