Journey of a Reentrant
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KSKA: Tuesday, September 12, at 2:00 p.m. In Alaska, two out of three people who are released from prison end up going back in. The impacts of recidivism go beyond just the former prisoner to their families and the entire community. During the One Course Discourse discussion at Bear Tooth Theatre in Anchorage, the DOC worked with a group of community partners to share their stories of successful reentry and how the community can support people as they exit prison.
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In Alaska, two out of three people who are released from prison end up going back in. The impacts of recidivism go beyond just the former prisoner to their families and the entire community. But learning to reenter the community is hard. People have to find housing and jobs all while trying to stay sober and rebuild social connections. During the One Course Discourse discussion at Bear Tooth Theatre in Anchorage, the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) worked with a group of community partners to share their stories of successful reentry and how the community can support people as they exit prison.
The slideshow that was shown during the presentation, courtesy of the DOC
GUESTS:
Morgen Jaco – the Reentry Program Manager at DOC
Troy Buckner – Executive Director of New Life Development
Kathryn Gudde – Resident, New Life Development
Jon Woodard – Ironworkers Local 751
Anthony Ladd – Ironworkers Local 751
Venus Woods – CITC Recovery Services
Wesley Brewington – CITC Peer Support Recovery Services
Moderator:
Anne Hillman– Solutions Desk reporter
LINKS:
New Life Development
Rehabilitation & Reentry; Alaska Department of Corrections
RECORDED: Friday, August 25, 2017 at Bear Tooth Theatre.
BROADCAST: Tuesday, September 12, 2017. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT
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