RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTER

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC. RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTERS

Residential re-entry centers provide a safe, structured and supervised environment, as well as employment counseling, job placement, nancial management assistance, housing placement and other services. Residential re-entry centers help clients gradually rebuild their ties to the community and facilitate supervising newly released individuals during the readjustment phase. The Bureau of Prisons contracts with qualied agencies provide assistance to clients who are nearing release.

to operate residential re-entry centers (RRCs) in order to

The rst 90 days are the most critical after release from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

An important component of the residential re-entry center program is cognitive behavioral therapy and evidencebased practices relating to drug abuse education (including drug testing).

Re-entry Issues:
One in every nine African American men between the ages of 20-34 are behind bars. Ninety-ve percent of all prisoners will be released from prison at some supervision. In 2009, the total Delaware Department of Correction spending was $259 million. In 2004, that gure was $193 million, an increase of $66 million.

point and nearly 80 percent will be released to community

Residential re-entry centers seek to help reduce the

Each year, 1,200 ex-oenders are released from prison into three Wilmington zip codes 19801, 19802 and center will be Wilmington residents. 19805. Most people received at the residential re-entry

number of adults committing crimes and returning to prison by oering comprehensive services and case management. Front-loading services have proven to reduce recidivism.

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. - Robert F. Kennedy

ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Since 2008, Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) has consistently exceeded our internal goal of 75 percent successful completion rate.
CSIs adult residential programs continue to improve on successful completion rates. The completion rate of scal year 2012 was at 80 percent. Program completion rates, and those that operate with delity, have a positive impact on recidivism rates.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION % BY FISCAL YEAR FOR ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS

90 73% 72% 76% 83% 80% 79% 81%

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

GOOD NEIGHBORS
We look forward to being a valued part of the community. Our properties are well maintained and our programs promote supervised community service without having a negative effect on property values. Our staff welcomes public education opportunities and collaborates with local law enforcement to promote safe communities.

About Community Solutions Inc.

Community Solutions Inc. is a nonprot organization that promotes self-reliance, responsibility and accountability for at-risk and disadvantaged youth and adults. Since 1962, Community Solutions Inc. has delivered supervision, treatment, and comprehensive, individual services to help our clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. For program information, contact: Program Director Kristina Coldiron, MSM Residential Re-entry Center 1421 Marsh Road Wilmington, DE 19802 kcoldiron@csimail.org

Our Mission
To promote the independence, citizenry and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice and criminal justice systems.

Ofce: (302) 660-8691 Cell: (302) 535 5198 Fax: (302) 660-8905

W W W.C S I - O N LI N E .O RG
Vice President of Marketing and Program Development
Susan Pribyson, MSW spribyson@csimail.org (860) 683-7100

Senior Area Director

Aileen OConnor aoconnor@csimail.org (860) 683-7100

Chief Operating Ofcer

Sherry Albert salbert@csimail.org (860) 683-7100

Community Solutions Inc.

4 Grifn Road North Windsor, CT 06095 (860) 683-7100