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Reentry Success Story —
Housing
During FY21 , Community Coordinator Carolyn Johnson organized three ( 3 ) in-person career fairs and one ( 1 ) virtual job fair . Of the three in-person events , 151 individuals participated and 103 obtained employment . To support the Department ' s vision of “ One Officer , One Family , One Community ”, during these job fairs eight ( 8 ) family members of those under supervision were also able to take advantage of employment opportunities .
In collaboration with Wayfair , 20 individuals participated in a job fair . Of the 20 participants , eight ( 8 ) individuals accepted employment offers .
" Working with community organizations throughout Georgia , we ensure every individual has the resources to be successful under supervision . Our work truly is a calling ."
Michelle Stanley Director of Reentry Services Division