Governor Creates Re-Entry Council
June 1, 2007 - 3:55pm
On Friday, May 25, Governor Ted Kulongoski signed an executive order creating a 19-member Re-Entry Council to explore ways to safely reduce barriers for people returning home after being imprisoned. With top officials from a number of agencies, the council is charged with finding ways to help reduce recidivism.
Key to the efforts of the council will be an examination of housing issues, employment prospects, obtaining valid IDs, access to treatment and cognitive behavioral programs and a myriad of other barriers facing people as they re-enter their communities from prison.
The formation of such a task force was one of Partnership for Safety and Justice's top legislative priorities.
