~ The site is the first of its kind to come out of an AG’s office and brings re-entry resources directly to sheriffs, jail practitioners, family members, local citizens, and ex-offenders ~
- Information on best practices in the re-entry field
- Examples of efforts around Virginia
- Grant information
- Training schedules and data input options
- Printable, regional specific materials
- Training modules and presentations
- Resources for families and communities to help their loved ones re-enter society in a productive way.
- Probation Officers: If a returning citizen has a probation officer, he or she can be a great source of information.
- Community Corrections, The Virginia Department of Corrections, which provides supervision and services for probationers and parolees and is a good source for general information.
- The Family Engagement page of the Virginia Department of Social Services
- Re-entry Councils: Find out what Re-entry Councils are and what they can do for you, and find the Council that serves your location.
- Ex-offenders whose crimes are long in the past pose no greater risk than people in the general population
- Returning citizens have a network of support to aid in their success.
- Federal programs add additional security by bonding employees.
- There are tax incentives to hire returning citizens.