REENTRY PROJECTS (RP)

Overview

<p>This Announcement solicits applications for Reentry Projects. The purpose of these grants is to use evidence-based and informed interventions, or new interventions that theory or research suggests are promising, (or a combination of both) to improve employment outcomes of adults ages 25 and older that were formerly incarcerated in the adult criminal justice system and released within 180 days or young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 who have been involved in the juvenile or adult justice system. Grants for adults and young adults must be located in high-poverty, high-crime communities. The focus of this initiative is to assist communities in planning and implementing comprehensive "reentry" programs to address the full range of challenges involved in helping formerly incarcerated adults and young adults who have been involved in the juvenile or adult justice system make successful transitions back to the community. The intent of this initiative is to protect community safety by ensuring that these individuals:<br>• become productive, responsible, and law-abiding members of society;<br>• are provided with positive opportunities to engage in pro-social activities such as employment and/or education;<br>• maintain long-term employment;<br>• sustain a stable residence; and<br>• successfully address their substance abuse issues and mental health needs, as applicable, through partnerships with local programs.</p>