Work Groups
All work groups are meeting virtually via Zoom.
Employment & Education Work Group
Result Statement:
Returning citizens will find and retain jobs with adequate pay and benefits.
Current Strategies:
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Create an official MCRC Employment Toolkit
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Create and maintain the Preferred Employer List Google document
Housing Work Group
Result Statement:
People in Marion County with justice involvement have safe, affordable housing.
Current Strategies:
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Develop a system for people with a history of incarceration to receive housing vouchers
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Develop a system for developers who provide affordable housing that is accessible for people who have been engaged in the criminal justice system, to receive tax benefits (PILOT.)
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Work with the City of Indianapolis to develop affordable housing criteria/required tenant selection plans for housing developers who receive incentives/tax benefits from the city.
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Increase the number of Second Chance landlords.
Policy Work Group
Result Statement:
Public policy supports the opportunity for people who have had justice involvement to be successful.
Current Strategies:
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Prioritize bills to support/oppose each state legislative session and work with policy partners on a coordinated approach
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Conduct a legislative training for MCRC members and individuals impacted by the justice system and develop a rapid response advocacy network
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Collaborate with the MCRC work groups to address policy issues related to their strategies
Services Work Group
Result Statement:
Returning citizens receive Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) aligned assessment, case planning, and care coordination that aligns with the MCRC’s Re-entry Approach.
Current Strategies:
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Increase pre-release services/program opportunities in the new Adult Detention Center (ADC) to include the re-entry space
System Redesign Work Group
Result Statement:
Returning citizens are well prepared for successful re-entry upon release from incarceration or supervision.
Current Strategies:
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Address barriers to successful completion of community supervision
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Increase education and training of criminal justice actors and community members