1. Durham CountyDurham County
ReentryReentry
Providing Transitional ServicesProviding Transitional Services
since 2000since 2000

2. The Big PictureThe Big Picture
North Carolina Sentencing Structure:North Carolina Sentencing Structure:
 Sentencing Reform in 1994 eliminatesSentencing Reform in 1994 eliminates
ParoleParole
 Post-Release Supervision (usually 9Post-Release Supervision (usually 9
months) for those convicted of Classmonths) for those convicted of Class
B1 through E felonies (~ 20%)B1 through E felonies (~ 20%)
 Everyone else maxes outEveryone else maxes out

3. Principle PartnersPrinciple Partners
 Department of CorrectionDepartment of Correction
– Division of Community CorrectionDivision of Community Correction
– Post-Release Supervision CommissionPost-Release Supervision Commission
 Criminal Justice Resource CenterCriminal Justice Resource Center
 Durham Police DepartmentDurham Police Department

4. Durham County ReentryDurham County Reentry
Pre-ReleasePre-Release
 InitialInitial referralreferral through Post-Releasethrough Post-Release
Commission, family or prison staffCommission, family or prison staff
 Prison InterviewPrison Interview (Gather Information(Gather Information
-Programs, Infractions; Complete Risk and-Programs, Infractions; Complete Risk and
Needs Assessment)Needs Assessment)
 Home VisitHome Visit
 Recommendations to PRS CommissionRecommendations to PRS Commission
(Request Specific(Request Specific SupervisionSupervision
ConditionsConditions))

5. Durham County ReentryDurham County Reentry
ReleaseRelease
 Picked up by supervising officerPicked up by supervising officer
 TASC AssessmentTASC Assessment
 CJRC IntakeCJRC Intake
 GPS MonitoringGPS Monitoring
 Individualized Case PlanIndividualized Case Plan

6. Durham County ReentryDurham County Reentry
Post-ReleasePost-Release
 6 to 9 months DCC Supervision (6 to 9 months DCC Supervision (SupervisingSupervising
Officer co-located at CJRC)Officer co-located at CJRC)
 Day Reporting CenterDay Reporting Center
 Monthly Case StaffingMonthly Case Staffing

7. Durham County ReentryDurham County Reentry
Post-Release ServicesPost-Release Services
 Cognitive Behavior Interventions “Thinking for aCognitive Behavior Interventions “Thinking for a
Change”Change”
 Adult Basic Education/ GEDAdult Basic Education/ GED
 Substance Abuse TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment
 HousingHousing
 Reentry Support GroupReentry Support Group
 Reentry and Reconciliation Ministry –Faith TeamsReentry and Reconciliation Ministry –Faith Teams
 Wrap Around ServicesWrap Around Services (Housing, ID, Financial Assistance)(Housing, ID, Financial Assistance)
 Employment ServicesEmployment Services

8. Roles of Partners -Roles of Partners -
CJRCCJRC
 Coordinate list of potential participants andCoordinate list of potential participants and
all pre-release contactsall pre-release contacts
 Risk and Needs AssessmentRisk and Needs Assessment
 Services to offender and family after releaseServices to offender and family after release

9. Roles of Partners - DCCRoles of Partners - DCC
 Provide DOC background information onProvide DOC background information on
inmate to the teaminmate to the team (drug tests, infractions, crime(drug tests, infractions, crime
version)version)
 Supervision of clientsSupervision of clients
 Liaison to PRS CommissionLiaison to PRS Commission
 Member of the Reentry TeamMember of the Reentry Team

10. Roles of Partners – DPDRoles of Partners – DPD
 PrProvide background information on inmate toovide background information on inmate to
the team (the team (gang affiliation, known associations, crimegang affiliation, known associations, crime
version, residenceversion, residence))
 Notify inmate of federal laws re: weapons andNotify inmate of federal laws re: weapons and
drugsdrugs
 Keep team current on new charges and policeKeep team current on new charges and police
mattersmatters

11. Other Critical Partners
 Faith Community – long-term support and
mentoring
 Systems of Care – access to medical and
mental health services
 Housing Providers – one size does NOT fit all
 Employment Training

12. Random Observations
 More individuals are released with complex
needs (dual diagnosis, medical needs)
 First impressions are not always accurate
 Employers care more about motivation and
honesty, than criminal records
 Sustaining partnerships is hard work –
especially when money is scarce

13. Words of WisdomWords of Wisdom
 Be honest, but gentleBe honest, but gentle
 Keep your agreementsKeep your agreements
 Respect each other’s boundaries andRespect each other’s boundaries and
professional knowledgeprofessional knowledge
 Don’t take your partners for grantedDon’t take your partners for granted

14. Contact Information
Durham County
Criminal Justice Resource Center
326 E Main Street
Durham, NC 27701
Tel. 919.560.0500
Email cjrc@durhamcountync.gov
Website
www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/cjrc