Re-Entry And Pre-Release Program
For questions regarding an inmate's mandatory release, please call 334-353-9739.
This link is intended to provide general information about the
Department of Corrections Pre Release and Reentry Program. The Pre
Release and Reentry Program offers’ information to inmates about life
enrichment classes, community resources and reentry services that is
available throughout the State. This program provides an opportunity for
inmates to gain basic living skills on how to successfully transition
back into the community after release from corrections. Information is
also provided on the following “HOW TO’S”:
- Access immediate food, clothing and shelter
- Obtain a driver's license or personal identification card
- Access faith based mentoring and support
- Obtain medical and/or dental care
- Access substance abuse treatment and mental health services
- Look for job placement, vocational training and career
development
- Re-establish parental rights and child custody
“Reentry begins at the point of entry”. Nationally, the term reentry
from a Criminal Justice perspective has received an enormous amount of
attention. A huge emphasis is being placed on “discharge planning”,
“aftercare programs”, and “pre release”. All of which are synonymous
with preparing an incarcerated offender for reentry back into the
community. The Department of Corrections is making great strides in this
area to develop a program that assists with this process. The proposed
reentry model currently under development aims to:
- Increase public safety
- Decrease prison overcrowding and recidivism rates
- Reunite parents and children
- Offer community referral linkages to inmates and ex-offenders
- Decrease public health and social disparities within the
offender population
Institutional Pre Release and Reentry Services Criteria for Participation
- EOS Inmates
- Probationers
- Parole Candidates
- SRP Candidates
The reentry program also aims to provide transitional case management
services. Transitional case management will consist of identifying
an inmates basic and technical needs and linking him with targeted
resources prior to his release. If an inmate’s primary needs for
survival are initially addressed (including food, clothing and shelter),
he/she will have a greater success in obtaining a job, establishing a
career and maintaining a crime free quality of life.