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Programs and services that are primarily for those planning to re-enter the community from the criminal justice system, already have re-entered, and their families. This as opposed to programs in the following sections that highlight programs associated with different phases of contact with the criminal justice system: Before Contact, Contact, and Incarceration.
PATH Printable Champaign County Community Resource Guide
Local Programs:
- Champaign County Re-entry Council: The purpose of the Reentry Council of Champaign County is to provide a means of communication and coordination among community organizations, public officials, advocates, and others involved in the community response to persons returning to Champaign County from incarceration in federal prison, state prison, or the county jail. The Council also receives and reviews data regarding jail bookings, jail-based screenings, and connections to services for the purpose of coordinating community services and planning. The Council receives regular reports from organizations providing reentry and related services, reviews funding opportunities, and recommends actions which will enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, and improve outcomes for those returning from incarceration and their families.
The constituencies with voting representation on the Council are the Champaign County Board, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, the Champaign County Mental Health Board, the State's Attorney's Office, the Judiciary, the County Jail, Champaign County Health Care Consumers, Champaign County Probation, U.S. Probation, Rosecrance Central Illinois, the Champaign County Continuum of Care, Champaign County Housing Authority, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, FirstFollowers, Ann's House, GROW, State of Illinois Department of Corrections Parole, TASC, a law enforcement representative, a liaison from the Crisis Intervention Team Steering Committee, and a designated Citizen Representative.
- CU Fresh Start:
CU Fresh Start is a new approach designed to focus on offenders with a
history of violent, gun-related behaviors. Through this approach, they
will be “called in” and given a warning and an opportunity to stop
shooting. If they choose to stop shooting, offenders will receive help
to access community services and resources. If they continue to engage
in gun violence, they will face swift and certain consequences.
Law Enforcement has worked with community members to identify offenders for the initiative using the following criteria: Age 18 or older, on parole or probation, prior felony arrest, prior gun arrest or a violent crime conviction, credible information of recent involvement in violent crime.
- FACE (Family and Community Engagement): works in Champaign and Chicago around issues related to re-entry and the family and community impacts of incarceration. FACE is committed sharing and celebrating the accomplishments of EJP students with their family members and friends. Through FACE, we also provide family and friends with resources to help them further their own educational goals and encourage them to think about the power they have collectively as families and community members. Underlying our work is the hope that FACE initiatives will help lessen the stigma of having a loved one in prison, facilitate family and friends’ support one of another, strengthen EJP students’ relationships with their loved ones, and lead to systemic change.
- First Followers: FirstFollowers is a community based organization that operates a drop-in center located at Bethel A.M.E. Church which is located at 401 E. Park Street in Champaign, IL.Although we are not a religious based program, Bethel's pastor, Larry Lewis, and his congregation has blessed us with a safe nurturing space that allows us to administer to the needs of the community. Our mission at FirstFollowers is to build strong and peaceful communities. In order to accomplish this, we provide support and guidance to the formerly incarcerated, their loved ones, and the community as a whole.
- Parkland Adult Re-Entry Center: (They use the term "re-entry" for all adults re-entering college, but this is also the place to start if you have credits from prison programs to continue your education.) Parkland’s Adult Re-entry Center is perfect for busy adults who need a convenient way to finish their college degrees. Do you have some college credits but never finished your bachelor's degree? We’ll help you put together an individual learning plan so you will know exactly what you need to do and which courses you need to take to complete your degree.
- Re-Entry Guide (by EJP): This book contains information about employment, housing, education, healthcare, and more. Whether you spent many years in prison or just a few, it can help you transition successfully to life on the outside. If you are the family member of someone who is coming home from prison, this book can help you, too, especially if you will be providing housing. It can be difficult to make room in your household to accommodate someone who has been away. If the person is on parole, you may have to make changes in your lifestyle to meet their parole restrictions. We hope that you will find resources in this book that will assist you.
- Re-Entry Guide (on Scribd)
- Re-Entry Guide (on DropBox)
- TASC Clinical Pre-Release and Reentry Services: TASC works in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to provide a range of services for men and women being released from Illinois prisons. Based on TASC’s clinical expertise and pursuant to Illinois administrative rule (Title 20, Section 470.80), TASC is designated to conduct substance abuse assessments and make treatment recommendations and referrals for IDOC. TASC has provided clinical reentry case management services in Illinois for IDOC since 1993.
- Urbana Adult Education Center:The Urbana Adult Education Center has provided educational and career services to residents of Champaign County and surrounding communities in East Central Illinois for over 50 years. Our program is primarily grant funded and has partnered with the Urbana School District #116 since 1963; providing lifelong learning opportunities to persons 16 years of age and over, serving approximately 1,000 students each year. Our programs consist of the following: GED, High School Diploma, English Language Acquisition, Certified Nursing Assistant, Continuing Education and Career Development. We help our students to become more competitive in the workforce which allows them to transition into meaningful employment with a living wage.
State Based Programs:
None listed at this time.
Federal Based Programs:
None listed at this time.
Future/Possible Programs:
None listed at this time.
Related Government Agencies:
Champaign County Circuit Clerk (Court Information)
Main website
Civil Forms and Resources
Champaign County Clerk (Vital Records)
Main website
Champaign County Sheriff's Office and Jail
Main website
Champaign County States Attorney
Main website
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Main website
Federal Investigative Agencies
Department of Justice Links
Housing Authority of Champaign County
Main Website
Illinois Department of Corrections
Main website
Parole Division
Yellow Pages for other area Government and Policing bodies (websites in results where available)
Click on the chart for clickable links or go directly to the criminal justice subgroups for summaries and additional information:
Two groups that would implement and oversee the recommendations are still in the process of being created:
- Restorative and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (implementation)
- Community Engagement Oversight Commission
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Report: http://cheatsheetcc.blogspot.com/2017/12/justice-and-mental-health-collaboration.html
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