SHREVEPORT – In a bid to reduce recidivism in Caddo Parish, U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley and Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator partnered to hold roundtable discussions, a tour, and other events for National Reentry Week. The program, called Project A.C.E. (Addressing, Connecting and Educating), aimed to assist those reentering society after completing their prison terms.
The event started with a roundtable discussion at the U.S. Courthouse on Fannin Street, where U.S. Attorney’s Office staff, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office staff, public officials, law enforcement, attorneys, prison staff, and others shared their successes and hardships with reentry. Over 15 agencies and 40-plus representatives participated in the discussion.
The roundtable discussion highlighted the need for more and improved tailor-made training, counseling, medical, and mental treatment for those incarcerated. The hope is that offering these services will reduce the chances of prosecuted individuals ending up back in prison.
The event also featured a tour of the Caddo Parish Work Release-Reentry Facility on Thursday, where visitors could see the work already being conducted. National Reentry Week, designated by the Obama Administration, aims to strengthen the criminal justice system and provide assistance to those reentering society.
According to the Federal Interagency Reentry Council, each year more than 600,000 citizens return to neighborhoods after serving time in federal and state prisons. Additionally, 11.4 million individuals cycle through local jails. Nearly one in three Americans of working age have had some sort of encounter with the criminal justice system, mostly for relatively minor, non-violent offenses.
The long-term impact of a criminal record prevents many people from obtaining employment, housing, higher education, and credit. These barriers affect returning individuals, even if they have turned their lives around and are unlikely to reoffend. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for those reentering society.
As part of the National Reentry Week events, U.S. Attorney’s Offices are hosting over 200 events, and U.S. Bureau of Prisons facilities are holding more than 370 events across the country. The events aim to reduce recidivism and improve employment, education, housing, health, and child welfare outcomes.
The ‘Roadmap to Reentry’ outlines principles to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes. The Federal Interagency Reentry Council has been working since its creation five years ago to achieve these goals. For more information, visit the National Reentry Week Webpage or see the additional resources below.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Human Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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