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Helping People Released from Prisons and Jails Find Housing: A State by State Resource Guide
From the Introduction: "More and more correctional facilities are releasing persons in order to reduce populations as a result of the threat posed by the COVID‐19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Many RSAT [Residential Substance Abuse Treatment] program participants are in this number. The fast‐tracked release of so many persons at a time when many re‐entry programs, social services, and transition housing resources may be temporarily closed or operating at limited capacity calls for the redoubling of reentry and transitional programming. Nothing may be of more critical importance than locating safe and secure housing for those being released who do not have secure housing waiting for them. This manual was designed to assist in that effort. Since many transitional housing facilities have closed their doors or transferred residents to accommodations that allow for social distancing, isolation or quarantine, information on shelter closings and regional shelter coordination centers has become critical. The information on emergency housing resources and contacts for each state is based on the most current information available. However, because conditions are changing rapidly, it is important to verify that the services listed are still available. Contacts and information on COVID‐19‐specific state and local contacts listed include emergency and non‐congregate housing options such as short‐term hotel room leasing, converted dormitories or public buildings, and trailer units. In cases where there is little or no information on COVID‐19‐specific housing resources, contacts for coalitions to end homelessness, local or state housing and homelessness continuums of care, and other reliable contacts for housing resources are included. State resources follow immediately after federal and national resources are listed."
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Preparing People for Reentry from Jails and Prisons During the COVID-19 Epidemic
From the Document: "Many county and municipal jails and state prison systems are taking measures to reduce the incarcerated population to help alleviate close living conditions conducive to the spread of disease. State prison systems are expediting scheduled releases by moving up release dates. Jails are releasing individuals who present minimal risk to public safety but are at elevated COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] morbidity and mortality risk. Because RSAT [Residential Substance Abuse Treatment] program generally serve inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences, they are likely candidates for early release if these measures are implemented. Re-entry for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) is a crucial transition even when solid release plans, stable housing, and linkages to community-based SUD treatment and recovery support are all in place. The added task of re-entry preparation that includes precautions and restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is an added challenge for justice professionals as well as RSAT clients whose may find their release date suddenly moved up. Plus, the risks associated with a return to drugs and alcohol are now exponentially higher." This document further outlines guidance steps for RSAT program staff, along with an addendum that includes brochures with information that can be shared with re-entering individuals.
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