Coming Home: Supporting Former Prisoners Who Are Re-entering Our Communities Wednesday, December 9th 2009 10:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
New York, NY
Sam Rivera, HRC Consultant
This training will outline issues surrounding the process of re-entry by providing information and tools on how to support men and women who are transitioning from prison to local communities. This training will focus on many areas of concern for direct service providers such as health, employment, substance use, programs and services. Part of the training will also discuss criminal justice issues as they pertain to former prisoners’ criminal justice involvement and parole. In addition, participants will examine concerns associated with family life, attitudes, and expectations of individuals and communities in former prisoners’ lives.
