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| Charles County Detention Center Hosts 3rd Annual Reentry Fair for Inmates |
| By smnewsnet.com |
| Published: 07/10/2015 |
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The Charles County Detention Center hosted their 3rd Annual Reentry Fair on Friday, June 26. More than 50 volunteers representing about 25 organizations from the community set up booths in the gymnasium at the Detention Center to share information with inmates that may assist them upon their release. While the primary responsibility at the Detention Center is to keep inmates secure, Corrections staff members also offer inmates access to many organizations geared toward helping them improve their lives. Master Sergeant Tracy Williams, Classification/Transitioning Supervisor for the CCDC, said “Our Re-entry Fair brings together a variety of resources and serves as an opportunity for inmates to explore options for assistance with transitioning back into the community, with the ultimate goal being to reduce recidivism”. The Reentry Fair was initiated three years ago by then Cpl. Ryan Taylor, a Classification Officer at the CCDC, whose vision was to have vendors meet at one time at the jail to talk with inmates about important services that could enable them to make better choices upon their return to the community. Cpl. Taylor has since been promoted to Sergeant while Cpl. Chris Clemons has taken on the responsibility of organizing the Reentry Fair. “We have received very positive feedback from the 112 inmates who participated this year,” said Cpl. Clemons. “They enjoyed the event and found it very helpful.” Read More. |
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