From the U.S. Department of Labor:
News Release
September 28, 2023
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Department of Justice, today announced the award of more than $63 million in funding to enhance the Bureau of Prisons’ existing rehabilitation and reentry efforts by partnering with workforce agencies in 11 additional states.
The Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development grants will provide support for people in federal custody to prepare them to succeed once they return to their communities and rejoin the workforce. Research shows that securing quality employment is a top challenge for formerly incarcerated people and that employment reduces the risk of recidivism. Good jobs produce more successful reentries while strengthening public safety and the community and economy at-large.
Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration – and in partnership with the Bureau of Prisons – these grants will expand access to mentoring, coaching, employment and training programs and other support services to people in federal custody before and after their release. Grant recipients will leverage state-tested, evidence-based strategies for coordination among federal, state and local public safety and workforce agencies. Continue reading >>>
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