Evidence-Based Programming Supports Successful Reentry
Reentry Services Unit Continues to Surpass Programming Goals
REGAINING MOMENTUM - SUMMER 2022
The Georgia Department of Corrections announced another success in its goal toward assisting offenders in their reentry process . The GDC Reentry Services Unit exceeded its program enrollment and completion goals in Fiscal Year ( FY ) 2022 with 50,022 enrollments and 33,600 completions . These programs are identified through a Risk / Needs assessment indicating what interventions should be targeted to increase successful and sustainable reintegration into the community , and focus on criminal thinking , substance use , education , social skills , parenting , and employment .
" Providing offenders with effective programming gives them a significant step toward rehabilitation and prepares them for successful reentry ," said Commissioner Timothy C . Ward . " Thanks to our dedicated staff and community partners , offenders are provided with tools to change their criminal thinking and focus on reducing criminal behavior ."
GDC ’ s Reentry Services Unit provides evidence-based programming to offenders throughout the state . The mandated programs target crime-producing behavior while focusing on criminal thinking and behavior .
During fiscal year 2022 , various courses and assessments were implemented to better identify an offender ' s risk and needs and effectively provide appropriate programming options . The GDC partners with federal , state , and county agencies , non-profit and communitybased organizations to ensure offenders ' programming needs are met .
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