,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #dee #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hafa ,report ,no4 #aaf-eee ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #d1 #bjbj,ms4 ,bass 7for herself and ,mr4 ,reschenthaler7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,september #bi1 #bjbj,reported with an amendment2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,september #d1 #bjbj ,a ,,bill ,to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,the ,one ,stop ,shop ,community ,reentry ,program ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,community reentry center grant program 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of creating community reentry centers4 7b7 ,application requirements ,each application for a grant under this section shall-- 7#a7 demonstrate a plan to work with community leaders who interact with formerly incarcerated people and their families to-- 7,a7 identify specific strategies and approaches to providing reentry services2 7,b7 develop a needs assessment tool to survey or conduct focus groups with community members in order to identify-- 7i7 the needs of individuals returning to the community after conviction or incarceration1 and the barriers such individuals face2 and 7ii7 the needs of the families and communities to which such individuals are returning2 and 7,c7 use the information gathered pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 to determine the reentry services to be provided by the community reentry center2 7#b7 identify the correctional institutions from which individuals who are released from incarceration are likely to reenter the community served by the community reentry center1 and develop a plan1 if feasible1 to provide transportation for such released individuals to the community reentry center1 to the individual's residence1 or to a location where the individual is ordered by a court to report2 7#c7 demonstrate a plan to provide accessible notice of the location of the reentry intake and coordination center and the services that it will provide 7either directly or on a referral basis71 including1 where feasible1 within and outside of correctional institutions identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 demonstrate a plan to provide intake and reentry needs assessment that is trauma-informed and gender-responsive after an individual is released from a correctional institution1 or1 in the case of an individual who is convicted of an offense and not sentenced to a term of imprisonment1 after such conviction1 and where feasible1 before release1 to ensure that the individuals served by the center are referred to appropriate reentry services based on the individual's needs immediately upon release from a correctional institution or after conviction1 and continuously thereafter as needed2 7#e7 demonstrate a plan to provide the reentry services identified in paragraph 7#a77;,c72 7#f7 demonstrate a plan to continue to provide services 7including through referral7 for individuals served by the center who move to a different geographic area to ensure appropriate case management1 case planning1 and access to continuous or new services1 where necessary1 and based on consistent reevaluation of needs2 and 7#g7 identify specific methods that the community reentry center will employ to achieve performance objectives among the individuals served by the center1 including-- 7,a7 increased access to and participation in reentry services2 7,b7 reduction in recidivism rates2 7,c7 increased numbers of individuals obtaining and retaining employment2 7,d7 increased enrollment in and degrees earned from educational programs1 including high school1 ,,ged1 and institutions of higher education2 7,e7 increased numbers of individuals obtaining and maintaining housing2 and 7,f7 increased self-reports of successful community living1 including stability of living situation and positive family relationships4 7c7 ,preference ,the ,attorney ,general shall give preference to applicants that demonstrate that they seek to employ individuals who have been convicted of an offense1 or served a term of imprisonment and have completed any court-ordered supervision1 or that1 to the extent allowable by law1 employ such formerly incarcerated individuals in positions of responsibility4 7d7 ,evaluation and report 7#a7 ,evaluation ,the ,attorney ,general shall enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization with expertise in analyzing data related to reentry services and recidivism to monitor and evaluate each recipient of a grant and each community reentry center receiving funds under this section on an ongoing basis4 7#b7 ,administrative burden ,the nonprofit organization described in paragraph 7#a7 shall provide administrative support to assist recipients of grants authorized by this ,act to comply with the conditions associated with the receipt of funding from the ,department of ,justice4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date on which grants are initially made under this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,attorney ,general shall submit to ,congress a report on the program1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the number of grants made1 the number of eligible entities receiving such grants1 and the amount of funding distributed to each eligible entity pursuant to this section2 7,b7 the location of each eligible entity receiving such a grant1 and the population served by the community reentry center2 7,c7 the number of persons who have participated in reentry services offered by a community reentry center1 disaggregated by type of services1 and success rates of participants in each service to the extent possible2 7,d7 the number of persons who have participated in reentry services for which they received a referral from a community reentry center1 disaggregated by type of services1 and success rates of participants in each service2 7,e7 recidivism rates within the population served by each community reentry center1 both before and after receiving a grant under this section2 7,f7 the numbers of individuals obtaining and retaining employment within the population served by each community reentry center1 both before and after receiving a grant under this section2 and 7,g7 the number of individuals obtaining and maintaining housing within the population served by each community reentry center1 both before and after receiving a grant under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible entity means a community-based nonprofit organization that-- 7,a7 has expertise in the provision of reentry services2 and 7,b7 is located in a geographic area that has disproportionately high numbers of residents1 when compared to the local community1 who-- 7i7 have been arrested2 7ii7 have been convicted of a criminal offense2 and 7iii7 return to such geographic area after incarceration4 7#b7 ,the term community reentry center means a center that-- 7,a7 offers intake1 reentry needs assessments1 case management1 and case planning for reentry services for individuals returning to the community after conviction or incarceration2 7,b7 provides the reentry services identified under subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 at a single location2 and 7,c7 provides referrals to appropriate service providers based on the assessment of needs of the individuals4 7#c7 ,the term reentry services means comprehensive and holistic services that improve outcomes for individuals returning to the community after conviction or incarceration1 and may include-- 7,a7 seeking and maintaining employment1 including through assistance with drafting resumes1 establishing emails accounts1 locating job solicitations1 submitting of job applications1 and preparing for interviews2 7,b7 placement in job placement programs that partner with private employers2 7,c7 obtaining free and low-cost job skills classes1 including computer skills1 technical skills1 vocational skills1 and any other job-related skills2 7,d7 locating and maintaining housing1 which may include counseling on public housing opportunities1 assisting with applications for public housing benefits1 locating and securing temporary or long-term shelter1 and applying for home energy and utility assistance programs2 7,e7 obtaining identification cards and driver's licenses2 7,f7 registering to vote1 and applying for voting rights to be restored1 where permitted by law2 7,g7 applying for or accessing ,,ged courses2 7,h7 applying for loans for and admission to institutions of higher education2 7,i7 financial counseling2 7,j7 legal assistance or referrals for record expungement1 forfeiture of property or assets1 family law and custody matters1 legal aid services 7including other civil legal aid services71 and relevant civil matters including housing and other issues2 7,k7 retrieving property or funds retained by the arresting agency or facility of incarceration1 or retrieving property or funds obtained while incarcerated2 7,l7 transportation1 including through provision of transit fare2 7,m7 familial counseling2 7,n7 problem-solving1 in coordination with counsel where necessary1 any difficulties in compliance with court-ordered supervision requirements1 including restrictions on living with certain family members1 contact with certain friends1 bond requirements1 location and residency restrictions1 electronic monitoring compliance1 court-ordered substance abuse1 and other court-ordered requirements2 7,o7 communication needs1 including providing a mobile phone1 mobile phone service or access1 or internet access2 7,p7 applying for ,state or ,federal government benefits1 where eligible1 and assisting in locating free or reduced cost food and sustenance benefits2 7,q7 life skills assistance2 7,r7 mentorship2 7,s7 medical and mental health services1 and cognitive-behavioral programming2 7,t7 substance abuse treatment2 7,u7 reactivation1 application for1 and maintenance of professional or other licenses2 and 7,v7 providing case management services1 in connection with court-orders terms of release1 or other local publicly supported social work case management4 7#d7 ,the term community leader means an individual who serves the community in a leadership role1 including-- 7,a7 a school official2 7,b7 a faith leader2 7,c7 a social service provider2 7,d7 a member of a neighborhood association2 7,e7 a public safety representative2 7,f7 an employee of an organization that provides reentry services2 7,g7 a member of a civic or volunteer group related to the provision of reentry services2 7,h7 a health care professional2 or 7,i7 an employee of a ,state1 local1 or tribal government agency with expertise in the provision of reentry services4 7#e7 ,the term success rate means the rate of recidivism 7as measured by a subsequent conviction or return to prison71 job placement1 permanent housing placement1 or completion of certification1 trade1 or other education program4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,equitable distribution ,the ,attorney ,general shall ensure that grants awarded under this section are equitably distributed among the geographical regions and between urban and rural populations1 including ,indian ,tribes1 consistent with the objective of reducing recidivism4 #c4 ,grants for reentry services assistance hotlines 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to make grants to ,states and units of local government to operate reentry services assistance hotlines that are toll-free and operate #bd hours a day1 #g days a week4 7#b7 ,grant period ,a grant made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7b7 ,hotline requirements ,a grant recipient shall ensure1 with respect to a hotline funded by a grant under subsection 7a71 that-- 7#a7 the hotline directs individuals to local reentry services 7as such term is defined in section #b7;e772 7#b7 any personally identifiable information that an individual provides to an agency of the ,state through the hotline is not directly or indirectly disclosed1 without the consent of the individual1 to any other agency or entity1 or person2 7#c7 the staff members who operate the hotline are trained to be knowledgeable about-- 7,a7 applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local reentry services2 and 7,b7 the unique barriers to successful reentry into the community after a person has been convicted or incarcerated2 7#d7 the hotline is accessible to-- 7,a7 individuals with limited ,english proficiency1 where appropriate2 and 7,b7 individuals with disabilities2 7#e7 the hotline has the capability to engage with individuals using text messages4 7c7 ,best practices ,the ,attorney ,general shall issue guidance to grant recipients on best practices for implementing the requirements of subsection 7b74 7d7 ,preference ,the ,attorney ,general shall give preference to applicants that demonstrate that they seek to employ individuals to operate the hotline who have been convicted of an offense1 or have served a term of imprisonment and have completed any court-ordered supervision4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to carry out this section4 ,september #bi1 #bjbj,reported with an amendment2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed