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Institutional Pre Release / Re-entry Program, and Transitional Services

Dr. Eddie E. Lancaster, Correctional Reentry Coordinator
334-353-9511

ADOC Goals for Prisoner Re-Entry
  • Decrease the overall prison recidivism rates and overcrowding
  • Promote public safety for the general community
  • Reunite parents and children
  • Decrease public health and social disparities within the offender populations
  • Offer referral linkages to inmates and ex-offenders transitioning back into the community
Target Populations — (inmates who are within 30-90 days of one of the following release status)
  • SRP Transfers
  • End of Sentence
  • Split Sentence Probationers
  • Parole Candidates
Program Duration:
1-2 weeks (monthly/quarterly)
Pre Release and Reenty Program Staff:
Institutional Reentry Designees

 

Pre Release Program Model (Life Enrichment Modules)

Module

Module Name

Module Information

Module 1
(Addictions and Recovery)

"Clean and Sober"
A New Way of Life

  • Understanding the Relapse Process
  • 12 Phases and Warning Signs of Relapse
  • Post Acute Withdrawals
  • Statewide Roster of AA/NA Meetings
  • Twelve Step / Secular Sponsorship and Support
  • Accessing Drug Treatment, Halfway Houses and Aftercare/Continuing Care, and IOP Services

Module 2
(Job, Career, Communication and Financial Skills)

"Project
I.N.V.E.S.T."
Initiating Necessary Vocational/Economic Security Training

  • Self Directed Job Search and Career Planning
  • Communication Skills
  • Financial Management
  • Vocational Training
  • Resume Writing

Module 3
(Faith, Communication and Character Building Skills)

"Project H.E.A.L"
Helping Everyone Acquire Love

  • Faith Based Resources and Community Linkages
  • Spiritual Enrichment and Mentoring
  • Communication and Relationship Skills
  • Character Building Skills
  • Integrating back into Society

Module 4
(Health Education, Screenings and Referrals)

"Project H.E.L.P."
Health Education for Proper Living

  • Preventative Health Education Programs (HIV/AIDS, STDs, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Tobacco Use, Body Piercing and Tattooing, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Breast and Cervical Cancer, Nutrition and Physical Fitness)
  • Health Information and Communications
  • Referrals to County Health Departments, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Mental Health Centers
  • Gender Specific Health Information Initiatives (WHI-FI)

Module 5
(Family Re-Integration)

"Project B.R.I.D.G.E."
Bringing Resources, Information, Direction, Guidance and Encouragement

  • Barriers and challenges of returning to the family
  • Child Development and Disciplinary Issues
  • Re-establishing intimacy and sexual relationships
  • Co-Parenting and Family Development
  • Conflict Resolution and Anger/Stress Management
  • Reentry Support Group and Community Resources

Module 6
(Law Enforcement)

"Project R.I.D.E."
Renewing Information/Documentation Effectively

  • NCIC Background Checks
  • Process Release ID Card and C80-Release Papers
  • Exit / Release Packet - Parole Papers, Bus Ticket, ID Verification, Clothing
  • Information on Pre-existing felony warrants, misdemeanors and detainers