Missouri DOC Community Reentry Contracts
The Missouri Department of Corrections today announced the award of $3 million in community reentry contracts to 36 nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that reduce recidivism, reduce victimization, and promote the department’s vision of a safer Missouri. These contracts are self-sustaining and funded through fees paid by clients currently supervised by the Division of Probation and Parole. Press release from the Missouri DOC.
The contracts awarded will be used to implement new projects, programs and services or to enhance existing efforts which assist offenders in making a successful transition back into the community and the workforce. These initiatives address gaps in essential services, including offender housing, employment, education, and substance abuse and mental health treatment.
Ninety-seven percent of incarcerated offenders return to Missouri communities. Collaboration with our community partners during the transition process is necessary to promote offender success. The recipients of the community reentry funds represent employers, law enforcement, social service agencies, educational providers, neighborhood alliances, and the faith-based community. Each of these organizations has a direct impact on reducing the risk of offenders to return to prison. Employing programs built on evidence-based practices with a multi-disciplinary approach ensures offenders have the tools necessary to reach their full potential as productive, law-abiding citizens. The offender-funded community reentry contracts will strengthen resources, resulting in safer and healthier Missouri communities.
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