Triad transitions proposes to implement the FY 2024 smart reentry housing demonstration program in the twelve counties of the piedmont triad region in north carolina

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the U.S. Department of Justice's Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812), awarded a $862,040 Project Grant to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) to implement the FY 2024 Smart Reentry Housing Demonstration Program in the twelve counties of the Piedmont Triad region in North Carolina. The purpose of this 3-year project is to develop a comprehensive, pre-release and post-release engagement plan to provide access to secure and stable housing opportunities for offenders returning to their communities. Key project activities include establishing a reentry advisory board, examining housing-related policies and practices, creating an evaluation to track recidivism and housing outcomes, and delivering wrap-around supportive services through regional partnerships. Expected outcomes include reducing barriers and promoting access to secure, stable housing to support housing stability and economic mobility for the justice-involved individuals served.

The purpose is to develop a comprehensive, pre-release and post-release engagement plan with the goal of providing access to secure and stable housing opportunities for offenders returning to their communities. Project activities include establishing a reentry advisory board; examining policies and practices related to housing gaps and creating an evaluation that tracks recidivism, housing outcomes, and wrap around service delivery. Pre-release and post-release services will be provided to justice involved individuals in the 12 piedmont triad counties of north carolina, the expected beneficiaries of the project. Expected outcomes will include: housing stability and economic mobility through individuals receiving customized supportive services through a regional networks of partnerships. Project activities include: 1) convene a reentry task force to examine polices and practices related to housing gaps; 2) complete a planning and implementation guide; 3) produce a comprehensive evaluation tracking recidivism, housing outcomes, employment outcomes; and 4) successful wrap around services delivery. Expected outcomes include: reducing barriers and promoting access to secure, stable housing opportunities.