NCJ Number
247261
Date Published
2012
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This report provides information on data collected for the Family-Based Second Chance Act grantees for the period July 2011 through March 2012.
Abstract
Key findings from this report on data collected by Family-Based Second Chance Act grantees for the period July 2011 through March 2012 include the following: on average, grantees admitted 57 percent of those deemed eligible for pre-release reentry programs during this period, with 967 participants enrolled in pre-release family-based reentry services and 329 enrolled in post-release services; a total of 572 family members received services while participants were in the pre-release reentry phase and 282 family members received services while participants were in the post-release phase; across grantees, the average rate of moderate- and high-risk participants admitted to the program was about 84 percent; substance abuse services were the most utilized service type, followed by pro-social services, cognitive-based services, and family counseling services; and the successful completion rate averaged 81 percent for participants exiting pre-release services and 43 percent for those exiting post-release services. This report highlights data collected from programs awarded funding in fiscal year 2011 under the Second Chance Act. The goals of the Second Chance Act are to use validated assessment instruments to screen and identify offenders for participation in reentry programs; implement a transition plan that includes both pre-release and post-release services for these offenders; provide treatment and other services to the offenders; support offenders with case management to monitor reintegration efforts; and reduce recidivism. The funds are provided to programs developed by States, local, and tribal governments to help them address the growing population of offenders returning to their communities. Tables, figures