Reentry Planning and Continuity of Care
Certificates
California Board of State and Community Corrections
This activity is approved for 2.50 STC credit hours.
Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
This class has been accredited by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2.50 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that ‘accreditation’ indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.
Course Details
Discuss the 3 phases of reentry and the meaning of continuity of care in relation to criminal justice populations.
Identify common challenges to reentry from jail and prisons.
Explain the importance of collaboration among justice entities and community organizations during reentry.
Discuss 5 strategies for improving the continuity of care during reentry.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Reentry and Continuity of Care
What is Reentry?
What is Continuity of Care?
Reentry in the United States
Phases of Reentry
How Reentry Varies
Review
Summary
Section 3: Reentry Challenges
Challenges During the Reentry Process
Short-term stays
Uncertain release dates
Inaccurate Criminal History Databases
Service gaps
Difficulty Navigating Systems
Knowledge Check
State or Federal Laws
Employment Challenges
Housing Challenges
Physical and Behavioral Health Challenges
Education and Vocational Training Challenges
Legal Challenges
Social Support Challenges
Other Challenges
Review
Summary
Section 4: Collaboration to Overcome Challenges and Improve the Continuity of Care
The Need for Collaboration
Strategies to Improve the Continuity of Care in Reentry
Develop Reentry Plans Based on RNR Principles
Coordinate Management of the Reentry Plan
Communicate and Share Information Among Agencies and Allied Partners
Ensure “In-Reach” Services
Provide Opportunities for Peer Support
Review
Summary
Section 5: Apply What You Have Learned
Savannah’s Story
Savannah in the Correctional Facility
Savannah Preparing for Release
Savannah in the Community
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Mrs. Cobb is a Content Writer for Public Safety and Health and Human Services at Relias. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Mrs. Cobb has 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. She has worked in direct service positions as well as in research, training, and technical assistance capacities. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky managing federal, state, and foundation grants awarded to the College of Medicine, Behavioral Science department, Center for Drug and Alcohol Research, and Kentucky Rural Medical Centers.Instructor: Morgen Jaco, M.S.Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, M.S. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Ms. Jaco has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Foreign Language with a Minor in Sociology and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has worked in the criminal justice field for over 12 years, specifically in Corrections focusing on reentry and recidivism. Ms. Jaco has worked as an Institutional Probation Officer, a Furlough Probation Officer and a Reentry Program Manager within the Alaska Department of Corrections. As a Probation Officer, Ms. Jaco provided direct services and case management to incarcerated individuals throughout Alaska. As a Reentry Program Officer, Ms. Jaco was able to focus on macro-level policies that directly affect reentry and recidivism throughout the State of Alaska. Ms. Jaco also has experience in grant writing and the implementation of programs stemming from grant awards. Currently, Ms. Jaco works for Cook Inlet Tribal Council, a non-profit organization that collaborates with the 8 federally recognized tribes within the Cook Inlet region to strengthen program and social service capacity for the region’s tribal communities.
Disclosure: Morgen Jaco, M.S. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; Probation/Parole Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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