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Question: Is there anything in your tool box concerning States changing to understand that it is everyone that is in essence responsible when a felon gets re-incarcerated? Do you have anything in your toolbox that explains how communities can support felons more to stay out of prison? The reason I ask is there isn't much of that kind of support going on. That is a change that needs to happen. Help with getting a job, a place to live and support to keep straight. You have in your tool box information on how to form coalitions, well maybe communities can form coalitions where business and housing personnel can work with prisons to help with making a much smoother transition for the felons.
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Hi Edward, and thanks for contacting CTB.

CTB provides information on the many competencies involved in community and project development but does not get down to specific social issues. However, you might try the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons website. They have a section on Resources for Ex-offenders that may give you some resource leads. You mentioned our Coalition Building information, and that is probably relevant to the effort you want to undertake. To paraphrase a metaphor: "It takes a village to welcome back a convicted person." We think you effort is valuable and wish you success.

Question Date: Wed, 07/29/2015