From Senator Jack Reed:
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen communities and help formerly incarcerated women who served their time successfully reenter society, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that OpenDoors Rhode Island has been awarded $714,958 in federal funds through the Department of Justice (DOJ) Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program.
The three-year federal grant will help OpenDoors provide services to help former inmates successfully transition from prison to a productive life in the community. OpenDoors offers specialized reentry support to help returning citizens with basic services, such as education, housing, transportation, addiction recovery, and more.
“Supportive reentry works, but there is no one size fits all system. OpenDoors helps Rhode Islanders newly released from prison with a range of services tailored to their needs. It offers avenues of hope for a healthier, more productive life and a safer community. OpenDoors will use this funding to give more women a second chance, help them effectively navigate the reentry process, and break the cycle of recidivism,” said Senator Reed. Continue reading >>>
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