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Strategic Plan
Introduction
In September, 2009, the Gallatin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) approved the creation of a task force
to examine how the recidivism rate among offenders might be reduced and the ways in which successful reentry into the community might be accomplished.
Members of the Gallatin County
Reentry Task Force (GCRTF), currently numbering over 30, were selected from a variety of local organizations/agencies working with offenders, including, but not limited to, law enforcement,
the legal system, job service, mental health and the Montana Department of Corrections (MDOC). In addition, representatives of community-based and faith-based groups working with offenders
were invited to join the GCRTF.
The GCRTF Executive Committee developed, and was guided by, the following Guiding Principles/Core Values:
Honesty - truth and transparency at all times;
Integrity
- subscribing to the highest ethical, professional and moral standards; never using the position and associated privileges on the subcommittee for personal gain;
Accountability - to
the charge/task issued by the CJCC, to fellow subcommittee members and to the Gallatin County community at-large;
Teamwork - cooperation, collaboration, networking and sharing the workload.
Commitme
nt - to accomplishing individual tasks, goals, objectives and the mission of the GCRTF;
Excellence and Quality - in all activities, projects, meetings and reports;
Respect and Compassion
- to all individuals;
Persistence and Passion - in service, leadership and stewardship;
Apolitical - not engaging in any political or lobbying activities, unless expressly permitted
by the GCRTF member’s employer/agency/organization and/or by law.
Over the past three years, the GCRTF has divided itself into working groups with the following objectives: (1) to
write a clear and concise definition of recidivism; (2) to research recidivism risk factors; 3) to identify and establish a collaborative network of community-based partners interested
in reentry; (4) to examine evidence-based practices for evaluation; (5) to research educational and vocational programs known to improve reentry; (6) to select a risk/needs assessment
instrument and (7) to prepare a discharge plan document that would include a list of supportive services. The Executive Committee of the GCRTF drafted the Strategic Plan with recommendations
to launch
and implement a Reentry Initiative Program (RIP) in 2013. The Strategic Plan, containing the RIP, was carefully reviewed by the GCTF on October 17, 2012, and unanimously approved with
minor modifications. The Strategic Plan will be presented to the CJCC at its meeting on November 7, 2012, with a request for approval to move forward with action plans to achieve the
goals and objectives as outlined.
Respectfully submitted,
Marty Lambert and Roxanne Klingensmith, Co-Chairs, GCRTF
Executive Summary
The Gallatin County RIP is a collaboration of
service organizations, state and local government officers and employees, and volunteers. Wherever possible, the RIP employs recognized best practices to ensure successful offender reentry
into the community. The GCRTF Executive Committee will provide oversight of the program, which will be implemented by two separate groups: the Screening and Monitoring Committee; and
the Administrative Committee.
Screening and Monitoring Committee: The RIP will receive referrals from Gallatin County judges, attorneys, law enforcement officers, probation officers,
mental health professionals, drug and alcohol abuse counselors and the MDOC. The RIP Coordinator will compile sufficient information on an applicant for the Screening Committee to decide
whether or not to admit the applicant into the RIP. The Coordinator, using tools such as the Montana Offender Risk Assessment (MORA), will develop an individualized plan for each participant
accepted into the RIP. The RIP will assist participants in finding housing, employment and other resources and services to facilitate successful reentry. Participants will receive education
in life skills, computer skills, health literacy, self-care management, health care decision-making, basic budgeting, building healthy meaningful relationships, making use of community
resources, and developing positive support groups to avoid past criminal behaviors. The Coordinator will monitor each participant’s progress through exchanging information with probation
officers, counselors, employers, and others in contact with a participant.
Administrative Committee. This Committee will supervise the Coordinator. The Coordinator will compile and
analyze data, such as the number of applicants, the number of participants, whether a participant successfully completes the program, and whether a participant avoids recidivism within
three to five years of admittance to the RIP. The Coordinator will maintain confidentiality of all program files. The Administrative Committee will continually assesses whether the RIP
is making progress toward its overall goals and objectives. The Administrative Committee will seek and obtain funding for the Coordinator and other RIP expenses. The Coordinator will
assist the
Administrative Committee to educate the Gallatin County criminal justice system, family members and the community about the benefits of successful offender reentry. The Coordinator will
also assist the Administrative Committee as the Committee makes reports and applies to funding sources.
Vision and Mission Statements
Vision: To eliminate recidivism by empowering
healthy, productive, law abiding citizens through collaboration and effective use of resources and services.
Mission: To reduce recidivism by promoting successful offender reentry in
Gallatin County.
Organization History and Profile
The GCRTF was appointed by the Gallatin County CJCC in the fall of 2009 with the specific task “to explore ways to reduce recidivism.”
The CJCC consists of 11 voting members including judges, law enforcement officials, public officials, local government representatives and service providers who make recommendations
to the Gallatin County Commissioners to improve the local criminal justice system. The CJCC also includes a total of 12 non-voting advisors representing various community interest groups.
The
concept of a coordinated community-based approach to offender reentry dates back to December 7, 2005, when the CJCC prioritized 26 goals (low, medium, high priority). Reentry coordination
ranked #6. By March 2011, the CJCC identified recidivism reduction as a top priority. The Rev. Roxanne Klingensmith and County Attorney Marty Lambert serve as co-chairs of the GCRTF.
A total of 26 members were originally appointed to the GCRTF and six more were added in 2011 and 2012 for a total of 32. In 2011, the GCRTF added an “Affiliate/Resource Member” category
and currently six individuals are affiliate/resource members. Both committee members and affiliate/resource members represent key sectors in the county and state and include criminal
justice officials, nonprofits, and ex-offenders.
The GCRTF has worked for three years with the CJCC to identify major recidivism risk factors, review evidence-based best practices and
programs to reduce recidivism, establish a collaborative network of community partners and create new programs and resources. Mission and vision statements were developed, a definition
of recidivism was agreed upon, work groups met, training programs were developed in the Gallatin County Detention Center (GCDC), and this Strategic Plan was completed.
The GCRTF has agreed to define recidivism as a "return to jail or prison for a new conviction or technical violation within 36 months of release from confinement or supervision."
The
Executive Committee meets bimonthly and the GCRTF meets quarterly.
Strategic Issues and Core Strategies
In 2006, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer directed the MDOC to emphasize community-based
corrections programs. Based in part on the Governor’s directive, increasing costs to house prisoners and high recidivism rates, in February 2011, the MDOC introduced the Montana Reentry
Initiative. The goal of the Montana Reentry Initiative is to “analyze existing reentry strategies, programs and services in Montana and develop a comprehensive plan that improves coordination
among those elements in order to create a more seamless and effective network of reentry assistance that benefit offenders and society alike.” This initiative is also intended to educate
public and private stakeholders on the importance of successful reentry as an issue for communities to address, since about 95 percent of offenders eventually return to their families
and communities. The success of this initiative is dependent upon collaboration with state and local entities.
The MDOC oversees approximately 13,000 offenders and spends more than
$34,000 per year per inmate at Montana State Prison (MSP). The MDOC releases about 1200 inmates into Montana communities per year with four out of ten returning to prison within three
years. In FY 2012, MDOC spent a total of $133.1 million, $74.1 million on secure care and $58.6 million on community corrections. A review of the MDOC budget serves to establish the
need and impetus for current, effective reentry programs in Montana communities. In FY2011, MDOC spent $77,767,312 for handling persons incarcerated in Montana’s correctional facilities.
By way of contrast, in FY2011 the MDOC spent only $14,729,866 supervising persons on probation or parole. These recent budget numbers show that in FY2011 the state spent almost six times
as much on incarcerated persons than it spent on persons not incarcerated. The current emphasis on community-based programs, and increased emphasis on reducing recidivism amongst the
highest risk offenders, makes good budget sense and increases public safety.
The GCRTF is committed to facilitating successful reentry, reducing recidivism and increasing public safety.
According to a recent report from the GCDC, for the time period of August 23, 2011- August 23, 2012, the total number of bookings was 3,482. First time bookings were 1,106 persons, and
185 persons were booked three or more times during that year.
The GCRTF met throughout 2011 and the spring of 2012 developing a community assessment of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for Gallatin County’s reentry initiative.
According to the community assessment, which included input from offenders, the challenges and obstacles facing incarcerated persons seeking successful reentry are consistent with nationally
recognized problems, and include:
1) Mental illness
2) Substance abuse
3) Belonging to a good support group
4) Availability of mentors
5) Housing
6) Cognitive restructuring
7) Employment
8)
Developing positive relationships
9) Avoiding old peers and their negative attitudes
The GCRTF will work with the MDOC, the GCDC, Probation and Parole, and other referral sources to
create an effective program to provide for successful offender reentry, and reduce recidivism, in Gallatin County and the state of Montana.
Program Description
Two standing committees
will be created by the GCRTF: the Administrative Committee and the Screening and Monitoring Committee. The Administrative Committee will manage the RIP and will write a position description
for, and hire, a Program Coordinator.
The Screening and Monitoring Committee will receive referrals, establish screening criteria, determine participant’s acceptance into the program,
and along with other justice system officials, monitor a participant’s progress.
Based on the MORA, the Program Coordinator will develop an individualized plan with each program participant.
For applicants who are currently incarcerated, prior to discharge from a secure facility, the Program Coordinator will work with the GCDC, the MDOC, Probation and Parole, other court
services, and the community to encourage a successful transition for the released offenders. The RIP will identify and provide linkage to support services from the moment the offender
leaves a prison or a jail. Based on research data, choices and decisions made by an inmate within the first 48 hours of release largely determine whether or not they will recidivate
within six months to a year.
Each participant will be monitored on a case-by-case basis after release from prison or jail. They will receive mentoring as well as education and guidance
in basic life skills,
including, budgeting, building healthy and meaningful relationships, making use of community resources, and how to develop a positive support group to avoid past criminal behaviors.
In addition, the participants will be responsible for investing in the program by giving back to the community with 40 hours of community service. The individualized plan will also address
employment, housing, mental health, chemical dependency and other programming needs as deemed appropriate.
The Program Coordinator will monitor each participant’s progress. By exchanging
information with probation officers, counselors, employers, and others in contact with a participant, the Program Coordinator will be well-informed about working with the participant.
The Program Coordinator will report to appropriate persons or agencies regarding the participant’s progress or lack thereof. The Program Coordinator will also compile and document data
and statistics, such as the number of applicants, the number of participants, whether a participant successfully completes the program, and whether a participant avoids recidivism within
three to five years of admittance to the program. The Program Coordinator will also keep all program files and documentation confidential regarding the applicants and participants.
During
the first year of program services, the Program Coordinator will be part-time and the program will be capped at 12 participants. In the following years, the Program Coordinator will
be a full-time employee and other staff may be added as needed and the Program may have up to 30 participants at one time.
Participants: Adult men or women who have been sentenced
for a crime and are living, or to be living upon release, in Gallatin County, who strongly desire to change their life styles and are committed to fully participate in, and benefit from,
the GCRTFRIP. Participants will be classified as high or medium risk of recidivating based on the MORA Community Supervision Screening Tool.
Process
Attorneys, judges, Gallatin County
and the MDOC probation, parole officers, and reentry coordinators, law enforcement officers, court services workers, mental health counselors and professionals, drug and alcohol abuse
counselors, or family members will refer persons to the Screening Committee.
The GCRTF RIP Screening and Monitoring Committee will be formed to develop application forms and criteria
for selecting participants. GCRTF RIP selection criteria will include: (1) medium or high risk of recidivism; (2) motivation to change through the program; 3) level of support from knowledgeable
criminal justice workers; 4) needs identified by MORA assessment that the program can meet; 5) public safety will not be endangered; and 6) reasonable chances of successful completion
of the program.
The MORA will be used as a validated and standardized instrument that assesses criminogenic needs, likelihood to recidivate, and identifies potential barriers to programming and treatment.
The MORA has been selected by the MDOC for universal use in Montana beginning sometime in 2013.
Once a participant is accepted into the GCRTFRIP, referral sources will work with the
Program Coordinator and provide pertinent intake information, discuss discharge needs and create a plan for the participant.
Specialized treatment and supervision provided and community/faith-base
d services will be based on evidenced-based dosage and intensity of services – for high risk offenders, 300 hours of cognitive-based interventions and for moderate risk offenders, 200
hours. During the initial three to nine months post-release period, 40-70% of high risk offenders’ free time will be occupied with delineated routine and appropriate services. The Program
Coordinator will monitor and document this activity.
The Program Coordinator will work with participants, referral source(s), community and faith-based programs, to help released
offenders succeed and not recidivate.
The Program Coordinator will be a liaison to the referral sources and courts, while continually educating the criminal justice system, family
members and the community about the benefits of the RIP.
Program Goals and Objectives
Goal #1: To implement evidence-based interventions consistent with the Second Chance Act’s “Ten
Mandatory Requirements for a Comprehensive Reentry Program,” that will facilitate successful reentry and reduce recidivism of program participants by 50% over a five year period in Gallatin
County
Objective #1.1 Establish a discharge planning process with all referral sources for the program participants
Engage families and relatives in discharge process
Encourage use of
‘the List’ with referrals in discharge process
Objective #1.2 Establish an evidence-based best practice offender reentry mentoring program consistent with the Second Chance Act, “Fundamental
Principles of Evidence-Based Correctional Practice.”
Develop application process and criteria for selection for the mentoring program
For participants
For volunteers
Establish guidelines
and performance measures for the mentoring program
Objective #1.3 Encourage the GCDC to implement the well-documented “Thinking 4 a Change (T4C)” cognitive behavioral change program established and promoted by the National Institute
of Corrections (NIC)
NIC provides program materials and curriculum
NIC assists in training to facilitate the T4C program
Goal #2: To develop and implement an administrative management
plan that supports the RIP
Objective #2.1 Establish an administrative core group/steering committee to lead the reentry effort in Gallatin County, acquire MORA assessment tools and training
and develop memoranda of understanding among key partners.
Identify a home site for the Gallatin County RIP
Identify a supervisor for the Program Coordinator
Draft duties and responsibilities,
job description, selection criteria, and policy and procedure manual for a Program Coordinator
Prepare position announcement and advertise position for a Program Coordinator
Interview
applicants
Hire a Program Coordinator
Establish review criteria and timetable for performance review of a Program Coordinator
Objective #2.2 Create an organizational flowchart/diagram
for a visual overview of the Gallatin County RIP
Identify processing steps on flowchart
Identify decision and control points on flowchart
Identify data flow on flowchart
Objective #2.3
Continue to identify and collaborate with community stakeholders, government agencies, and non-profits to participate in offender reentry
Define roles and responsibilities
Solicit and
obtain letters of intent to participate from major referral sources, including Gallatin County Sheriff, the MDOC, and Gallatin County Pre-release Reentry Program (Community, Counseling
and Correctional Services, Inc.)
Objective #2.4 Finalize draft of Strategic Plan
E-mail draft of Strategic Plan to the RTF on or before October 10, 2012
Present draft of Strategic Plan
to the RTF on October 17, 2012 for review, comments, modification and approval
Incorporate changes to Strategic Plan by October 24, 2012
E-mail Strategic Plan to members of the CJCC
on or before November 2, 2012
Present Strategic Plan to the CJCC at the November 7, 2012 meeting
Objective #2.5 Establish an Offender RIP Screening Committee
Identify criteria for acceptance into the reentry program
Develop the application process
Review and select applicants
Monitor
progress of applicants
Objective #2.6 Establish a grant writing subcommittee
Identify potential sources of funding for the RIP
Draft applications for review by the Administrative Committee
Goal
#3: To foster and encourage active and productive working relationships with the MTDOC
Objective #3.1 Monitor progress of, and participate in, the MDOC Montana Reentry Initiative.
Continue
to maintain communications
Identify a liaison to develop relationships and networking with the MT DOC and the Montana Reentry Initiative
Monitor progress of the Montana Reentry Initiative
in achieving its seven goals and plan priorities
Objective #3.2 Monitor developments and coordinate with the MDOC Reentry Program Manager (Sam Casey) and the MDOC Reentry Case Manager
(Jim Pagels)
Goal #4: To foster and encourage active and productive relationships with organizations, agencies and non-profits engaged in facilitating successful reentry
Objective
#4.1 Identify a liaison to develop relationships and networking with the Community, Counseling and Correctional Services, Inc
Objective #4.2 Identify a liaison to develop relationships
and networking with the Billings Area Reentry Task Force
Objective #4.3 Identify a liaison to develop relationships and networking with the Law and Justice Interim Committee, 62nd Montana
Legislature
Objective #4.4 Identify a liaison to develop relationships and networking with faith-based and community-based organizations involved in offender reentry, such as Survivors,
TEAM Mentoring, Bozeman Prison Ministries, Alive Again Life Recovery Mission, Celebrate Recovery, Connections, Twelve Step and other support groups
Objective #4.5 Continue to inform
the Gallatin County CJCC
Goal #5: Identify and implement a comprehensive evidenced-based best practice evaluation and data collection protocol (e.g., Second Chance Act, Public Law 110-199)
Appoint
an Evaluation Subcommittee of the Administrative Committee
Review evaluation parameters and tools used in offender reentry programs
Identify and implement a performance measurement tool
that will provide a valid assessment of the impact of the RIP
Use the performance measurement tool to monitor progress and modify the program as needed
Goal # 6: Administrative Committee will develop and implement a long-term sustainability plan.
Goal
# 7: Develop a plan for replication of the RIP in other communities.
Administrative Committee will coordinate the development of the plan
Administrative Committee will coordinate regular
reports about the progress of the program to the community.
Goal # 8: Establish and encourage an ongoing support group for graduates of the Reentry Initiative Program
Management/Operations
Plan
Jul 2012-Jun 2013 (Program Start-up year)
Executive Committee
Complete draft of Strategic Plan by October 12, 2012.
Develop Memoranda Of Understanding (MOU) signed by key service
partners and referral sources by December 30, 2012.
Monitor and participate in the MDOC Reentry program on an ongoing basis.
Hire or select an intern/coordinator by January 30, 2013.
Establish
screening criteria by February 28, 2013.
Acquire assessment tools and training by March 15, 2013.
Select a screening committee by March 31, 2013.
Establish an offender mentoring subcommittee
to review evidence based programs and develop selection criteria and training for mentors by May 15, 2013.
Monitor Legislative Law and Justice Interim Committee for evolving state policy
about recidivism during legislative session of 2013.
Develop sources for funding and administering emergency services fund by June 1, 2013.
Agree on measures to evaluate program success
by June 30, 2012.
Establish a strong organization to lead the reentry effort in Gallatin County by June 30, 2013.
Identify gaps in services on an ongoing basis and make this part of
each meeting agenda.
Gallatin County RTF
Review and approve Strategic plan by October 17, 2012.
With Exec. Committee, Monitor Legislative Law and Justice Interim Committee for evolving
state policy about recidivism on an ongoing basis.
With Exec. Committee, identify gaps in services on an ongoing basis.
Intern/Coordinator
Receive training for MORA assessment instrument by March 30, 2013.
Review in detail successful programs in at least three to five other states by April 30, 2013.
Submit
applications for funding to appropriate funders, including Second Chance Act as deadlines occur.
Monitor 2013 Legislative Session for trends or opportunities regarding alternatives
to incarceration on an ongoing basis.
Year 1 – Jul 2013-Jun 2014
Begin providing coordination of services for program participants.
Develop a detailed work plan for year 1 by June
15, 2013.
Establish mentor program that includes training of volunteers.
Begin data collecting to create baseline of current recidivism rate with participants. Data to include: age,
gender, race/ethnicity, criminal history, educational history, incarceration history, employment history, substance abuse history, mental health history, family history, social and personal
history, post-release recidivism, post-release employment, post-release housing. Intervention information: service history, in-program services provided, program costs, duration of
services, point of service (pre/post release) as participants enter program.
Measure length of employment at three, six, nine, and twelve months after job begins.
Further develop relationship
with referral sources and community/faith based services.
With Exec. Committee and GCRTF, monitor Legislative Law and Justice Interim Committee for evolving state policy about recidivism
on an ongoing basis.
Work with GCRTF to identify and track gaps in services on an ongoing basis.
Track housing needs i.e. first/last month deposit, availability, declined due to criminal
status on an ongoing basis.
Identify community/faith based programs that are using motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral intervention to change participants thinking on
an ongoing basis.
Offer volunteer training in motivation interviewing, cognitive behavioral intervention skills and techniques, mentoring, discharge planning as needed.
Work with Exec.
Committee to continue to solidify and define relationship with referral sources and services with MOU on an ongoing basis.
Work with offender mentoring subcommittee to develop selection
criteria and training for mentors by December 15, 2013.
Year 2-Jul 2014- Jun 2015
Identify strategies for expanding housing and employment on an ongoing basis.
With GCRTF, determine partnership RIP will have with the community in expanding housing and employment and select a goal for each activity.
Implement mentoring program by August 2014.
Begin
review of barriers and legislative needs (i.e. Kentucky: The wide-ranging Public Safety and Offender Accountability Act of 2011 requires the courts and corrections authorities to incorporate
risk/needs assessments to inform decisions at multiple points in the criminal justice process.) The Act further requires that 75 percent of state expenditures on individuals under community
supervision be spent on evidence-based programming within five years. The state estimates the overall legislation will save $422 million over 10 years - Pew Center on the States, 2011
Kentucky Reforms Cut Recidivism, Costs” Broad Bill Enacts Evidence-Based Strategies (Washington, DC: The Pew Charitable Trusts, July 2011),
Year 3-Jul 2015-Jun 2016
Advocate for policy
and statutory changes needed in the 2016 legislative session.
Year 4- Jul 2016-Jun 2017
Build community capacity to house and employ reentry program participants.
Year 5-Jul 2018-Jun
2019
Ability to find affordable housing for participant is increased by _TBD____%
Ability to find employment for participant is increased by _TBD_________%
By year end, reduce recidivism
in program participants by 50%.
Evaluation
The RIP will appoint an Evaluation Subcommittee to oversee the evaluation process which will include at least one outside independent,
experienced evaluator. The RIP will utilize an evidence-based best practice evaluation instrument to monitor and assess progress and success of program elements and interventions. The
performance measures used will be those established by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Second Chance Act (SCA) for the Adult Offender Reentry Demonstration Grant Program. The
performance measures will be reported in two formats: (1) quantitatively (numeric); and, (2) qualitatively (narrative responses). Numeric data will be collected quarterly and narrative
information will be collected on a semi-annual schedule. Collection and analysis of numeric data will employ a program logic model. Logic models are commonly used for evaluation because
they show relationships and accomplishments among program goals, objectives, activities, outputs and outcomes.
Data gathered to establish participant characteristics will include,
but will not be limited, to the following:
Age
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Criminal history
Educational history
Incarceration history
Employment history
Substance abuse history
Mental health history
Family history
Social
and personal history
Post-release recidivism
Post-release employment
Post-release housing
In addition, data will be gathered to help determine intervention information as follows:
Service
history
In-program services provided
Program costs
Duration of services
Point of service (pre/post release)
In keeping with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), Public
Law 103-62, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Second Chance Act (SCA) Adult Offender Reentry Demonstration Grant Program, the RIP evaluation process will provide data that measures
the results of the Strategic Plan as follows:
Overall Program Goal
Performance Measures
Data Points Collected
Increase public safety and reduce recidivism.
Percent decrease
in recidivism rates for the participants.
Number of new offenders added to the participants this quarter.
Total number of participants in the initiative.
Number of participants released
this quarter.
Total number of participants released from jail or prison since the beginning of the initiative.
Number of participants resentenced to prison with a new conviction or
a violation of the terms of supervision this quarter
Increase public safety and reduce recidivism.
Percent decrease in recidivism rates for the participants.
Number of new offenders added to the participants this quarter.
Total number
of participants in the initiative.
Number of participants released this quarter.
Total number of participants released from jail or prison since the beginning of the initiative.
Number
of participants resentenced to prison with a new conviction or a violation of the terms of supervision this quarter
Total number of participants resentenced to prison with a
new conviction or a violation of the terms of supervision since the beginning of the initiative.
Percent reduction in the crime rate in the target area.
Total number of crimes
in the target area reported during this quarter.
Total population for the target area that the participants is returning to (i.e., county, city, neighborhood).*
*Requested to produce
a crime rate.
Percent increase in employment among participants from the previous reporting period.
Number of participants who found employment this quarter.
Total number of participants
by employment status.
Percent increase in participants enrolled in educational programs from the previous reporting period.
Number of participants who have enrolled in an educational
program this quarter.
Total Number of participants who are currently enrolled in an educational program.
Total Number of participants who are eligible for enrollment in an educational
program.
Percent decrease in violations of conditions of supervised release from the previous reporting period.
Number of participants who have violated the conditions of their
release this quarter.
Total number of participants who have violated the conditions of their release since the beginning of this initiative.
Percent decrease in violations of conditions of supervised release from the previous reporting period.
Number of participants who have violated the conditions of their release this
quarter.
Total number of participants who have violated the conditions of their release since the beginning of this initiative.
Percent increase of participants who fulfilled
their child support obligations from the previous reporting period.
Number of participants this quarter that are required to pay child support.
Number of participants who paid their
child support this quarter.
Percent increase in the number of participants who have obtained housing from the previous reporting period.
Number of target population who found
housing this quarter.
Number of participants who are eligible for new housing this quarter.
Total Number of participants who have found housing since the beginning of this initiative.
Percent increase in assessed as needing substance abuse health services who participate in those services from the previous reporting period.
Number of participants assessed
for substance abuse health services this quarter.
Number of participants who were assessed as needing substance abuse services this quarter.
Total number of participants who have been
assessed as needing substance abuse services since the beginning of this initiative
Number of participants who enrolled in a substance abuse program this quarter.
Total Number of participants
enrolled in a substance abuse program since the beginning of this initiative.
Percent increase in participants assessed as needing mental health services who participate in those services from the previous reporting period.
Number of participants assessed
for mental health services this quarter.
Number of participants who were assessed as needing mental health services this quarter.
Total number of participants who have been assessed
as needing mental health services since the beginning of this initiative.
Number of participants who enrolled in a mental health program this quarter.
Total number of participants
enrolled in a mental health program since the beginning of this initiative.
Percent reduction in drug usage among participants during the reporting period.
Total number of
participants re-assessed regarding substance use during the reporting period.
Total number of participants re-assessed as having reduced their substance use during this reporting period.
Percent decrease in alcohol abuse and consumption.
Total number of participants re-assessed regarding alcohol use during the reporting period.
Total number of participants
re-assessed as having reduced their alcohol use during this reporting period.
Program Networking and Collaboration
Every effort will be made to share information, network, collaborate and partner with other offender reentry efforts across the state, with special
attention directed towards the following:
Montana Reentry Initiative, MDOC
Billings Area Reentry Task Force
Community, Counseling and Correctional Services, Inc
Law and Justice Interim
Committee, 63rd Montana Legislature
TEAM Mentoring, Inc
Program Sustainability Plan
To achieve long term sustainability, the RIP will seek funding from foundations and private donations,
city and county commissioners, and federal grants. Eventually, the successful RIP will receive ongoing support from Gallatin County and enact creative funding strategies to help sustain
the program.
To date, the GCRTF has received $7,000 in funding for strategic planning from the United Way and private donors.
Appendices*
Appendix I – CJCC Member list
Appendix II- GCRTF Member List
Appendix III – Community Assessment
Appendix IV – Summary of Survey by Formerly Incarcerated Citizens
Appendix
V – Community Partners
Appendix VI -Proposed Year One Budget
Appendix VII - Sustainability Plan
Appendix VIII – Coordinator Job Duties and Responsibilities
Appendix IX – Cost Savings
Analysis
Appendix X – Proposed Mentoring Program
Appendix XI– The List
Appendix XII – Montana Governor’s Citation
Appendix XIII- Second Chance Act Section 101 May 2011, Ten Mandatory
Requirements of a Comprehensive Reentry Program
Appendix XIV - Second Chance Act Section 101 May 2011, Six Fundamental Principles of Evidence-Based Correctional Practice
*Please refer to the Gallatin County Reentry Task Force website for more information and updated documents: http://www.gallatin.mt.gov/Public_Documents/GallatinCoMT_CJCC_Recid/cjcchp