Our Work Groups
All work groups are meeting virtually via Zoom.
Health, Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Work Group
Result Statement:
Individuals impacted by the criminal justice system are able to address their health, mental health, and substance use disorder needs.
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Current Strategies:
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Recruitment and development of people and organizations to serve on the workgroup.
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Create resources linking returnees to health services, centering lived experience, hope, awareness and reducing stigma.
Housing Work Group
Result Statement:
Individuals impacted by the criminal justice system have safe, affordable housing.
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Current Strategies:
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Engage, Recruit, and Retain Landlords
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Improve Housing Navigation Processes
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Explore the Impact Justice Framework
Resources, Connections & Supports Work Group
Result Statement:
Individuals impacted by the criminal justice system have the resources, connections, and supports to be successful in reentry.
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Current Strategies:
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Host comprehensive resource fairs (in facilities and post-release).
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Connect individuals with resources pre-release and ensure instant connection upon release.
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Inventory MCRC members with pre-release access and equip them with validated, up-to-date resource list.
Employment & Education Subcommittee
Result Statement:
Returning citizens will find and retain jobs with adequate pay and benefits, while also having access to the support and tools necessary to obtain education that further supports their life and career goals.
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Current Strategies:
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Support the maintenance of the Preferred Partner Roster Support and collaborate on local efforts to host job and resource fairs.
