(a) (1) There is created the position of Deputy Director of Reentry within the Department of Corrections.(2) The deputy director shall:(A) Identify the reentry needs of the inmate population and develop a reentry preparation program for the Department of Corrections to address the needs identified in accordance with this subchapter; and(B) Develop and update annually a reentry handbook with relevant transition information.
(1) There is created the position of Deputy Director of Reentry within the Department of Corrections.
(2) The deputy director shall:(A) Identify the reentry needs of the inmate population and develop a reentry preparation program for the Department of Corrections to address the needs identified in accordance with this subchapter; and(B) Develop and update annually a reentry handbook with relevant transition information.
(A) Identify the reentry needs of the inmate population and develop a reentry preparation program for the Department of Corrections to address the needs identified in accordance with this subchapter; and
(B) Develop and update annually a reentry handbook with relevant transition information.
(b) The Department of Corrections shall designate one (1) or more reentry coordinators at each correctional facility who is dedicated to and experienced in reentry preparation, including without limitation employment and housing counseling.
(c) A reentry coordinator shall develop, with the input of the inmate:(1) A reentry plan for each inmate as described in § 12-29-112;(2) A post-release housing plan; and(3) A post-release employment plan.
(1) A reentry plan for each inmate as described in § 12-29-112;
(2) A post-release housing plan; and
(3) A post-release employment plan.
(d) A reentry coordinator shall:(1) Provide reentry preparation that includes without limitation in-person or digital learning modules that contain information pertinent to transitioning from incarceration to community and family reunification;(2) Ensure that the inmate receives:(A) The documentation required under § 12-29-112;(B) Information regarding any fines, fees, or child support for which the inmate may be responsible upon release; and(C) A copy of the reentry handbook described in subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section;(3) Coordinate with the Department of Health regarding benefits that are available to the inmate upon release;(4) Coordinate with the Division of Workforce Services and the Chief Workforce Officer to help the inmate:(A) Develop workforce connections;(B) Craft an effective resume;(C) Complete job applications; and(D) Attend job fairs;(5) Aid in establishing a relationship between the inmate and a medical provider and transfer medical records to the medical provider or to the inmate directly to ensure continuity of care;(6) Coordinate with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that an inmate who is a veteran is aware of and has access to any services for which he or she is eligible upon release from incarceration; and(7) (A) Ensure that an inmate who has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, substance use disorder, or significant cognitive impairment, including without limitation an intellectual disability or traumatic brain injury, is able to engage in the appropriate health and behavioral health services upon release.(B) For an inmate with a substance use disorder, subdivision (d)(7)(A) of this section includes without limitation a referral to a medicated-assisted-treatment center and a prescription for medication to treat an opioid use disorder.
(1) Provide reentry preparation that includes without limitation in-person or digital learning modules that contain information pertinent to transitioning from incarceration to community and family reunification;
(2) Ensure that the inmate receives:(A) The documentation required under § 12-29-112;(B) Information regarding any fines, fees, or child support for which the inmate may be responsible upon release; and(C) A copy of the reentry handbook described in subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section;
(A) The documentation required under § 12-29-112;
(B) Information regarding any fines, fees, or child support for which the inmate may be responsible upon release; and
(C) A copy of the reentry handbook described in subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section;
(3) Coordinate with the Department of Health regarding benefits that are available to the inmate upon release;
(4) Coordinate with the Division of Workforce Services and the Chief Workforce Officer to help the inmate:(A) Develop workforce connections;(B) Craft an effective resume;(C) Complete job applications; and(D) Attend job fairs;
(A) Develop workforce connections;
(B) Craft an effective resume;
(C) Complete job applications; and
(D) Attend job fairs;
(5) Aid in establishing a relationship between the inmate and a medical provider and transfer medical records to the medical provider or to the inmate directly to ensure continuity of care;
(6) Coordinate with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that an inmate who is a veteran is aware of and has access to any services for which he or she is eligible upon release from incarceration; and
(7) (A) Ensure that an inmate who has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, substance use disorder, or significant cognitive impairment, including without limitation an intellectual disability or traumatic brain injury, is able to engage in the appropriate health and behavioral health services upon release.(B) For an inmate with a substance use disorder, subdivision (d)(7)(A) of this section includes without limitation a referral to a medicated-assisted-treatment center and a prescription for medication to treat an opioid use disorder.
(A) Ensure that an inmate who has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, substance use disorder, or significant cognitive impairment, including without limitation an intellectual disability or traumatic brain injury, is able to engage in the appropriate health and behavioral health services upon release.
(B) For an inmate with a substance use disorder, subdivision (d)(7)(A) of this section includes without limitation a referral to a medicated-assisted-treatment center and a prescription for medication to treat an opioid use disorder.
(e) There is established a Reentry Hotline within the Department of Corrections that shall operate during business hours and be available to post-release inmates for assistance with information and referral to transition services.