#aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ccgb ,,an ,,act ,to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,one ,stop ,shop ,community ,reentry ,program ,act of #bjbb4 #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 stakeholders who interact with formerly incarcerated people or individuals with a conviction record 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 after conviction or incarceration1 and the barriers such individuals face2 and 7ii7 the needs of the families and communities to which such individuals belong2 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 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 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 an 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 an 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 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 school or the equivalent thereof1 and institutions of higher education1 and receipt of professional or occupational licenses2 7,e7 increased enrollment in vocational rehabilitation1 technical schools1 or vocational training2 7,f7 increased numbers of individuals obtaining and maintaining permanent and stable housing2 and 7,g7 increased self-reports of successful community living1 including stability of living situation and positive family relationships2 and 7#h7 to the extent practicable1 identify ,state1 local1 and private funds available to supplement the funds received under this section4 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 an agreement with a nonprofit organization with expertise in analyzing data related to reentry services and recidivism to monitor and evaluate each recipient of funds under this section4 7#b7 ,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 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 section2 7,h7 the number of individuals enrolled in an educational program1 including high school1 or the equivalent thereof1 and institutions of higher education1 both before and after receiving a grant under this section2 7,i7 the number of individuals enrolled in vocational rehabilitation1 technical schools1 or vocational training1 both before and after receiving a grant under this section2 7,j7 for each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section1 the number of individuals employed who have been convicted of an offense1 or served a term of imprisonment and have completed any court-ordered supervision1 to include the number of formerly incarcerated individuals in positions of responsibility2 and 7,k7 other relevant information1 which may include recommendations1 if any1 to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the grant program under this section1 and to address barriers faced by individuals receiving reentry services from community reentry centers4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community stakeholder ,the term community stakeholder-- 7,a7 means an individual who serves the community2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a school official2 7ii7 a faith leader2 7iii7 a social service provider2 7iv7 a leader of a neighborhood association2 7v7 a public safety representative2 7vi7 an employee of an organization that provides reentry services2 7vii7 a member of a civic or volunteer group related to the provision of reentry services2 7viii7 a health care professional2 and 7ix7 an employee of a ,state1 local1 or tribal government agency with expertise in the provision of reentry services4 7#b7 ,community reentry center ,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 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 ,eligible entity ,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#d7 ,reentry services ,the term reentry services-- 7,a7 means comprehensive and holistic services that improve outcomes for individuals after conviction or incarceration2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 seeking and maintaining employment1 including-- 7,i7 assistance with drafting resumes1 establishing emails accounts1 locating job solicitations1 submitting of job applications1 and preparing for interviews2 and 7,,ii7 securing any licenses1 certifications1 government-issued identifications1 or other documentation necessary to obtain employment2 7ii7 placement in job placement programs that partner with private employers2 7iii7 obtaining free and low-cost job skills classes1 including computer skills1 technical skills1 vocational skills1 and any other job-related or other necessary skills2 7iv7 supporting preparation for postsecondary education1 including academic counseling1 peer mentoring1 and community support2 7v7 locating and maintaining housing1 which may include housing counseling1 assisting with finding and securing affordable housing including in areas of opportunity1 assisting with applications for subsidized housing and housing-related benefits1 locating and identifying temporary shelter when housing cannot be found immediately1 and applying for home energy and utility assistance programs2 7vi7 obtaining identification cards1 driver's licenses1 replacement ,social ,security cards1 birth certificates1 and citizenship or immigration documentation2 7vii7 registering to vote1 and applying for voting rights to be restored1 where permitted by law2 7viii7 applying for or accessing high school equivalency classes1 vocational rehabilitation1 or technical courses2 7ix7 applying for loans for and admission to institutions of higher education2 7x7 financial counseling planning1 empowerment1 or coaching2 7xi7 legal assistance or referrals for record sealing or 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 7xii7 retrieving property or funds retained by the arresting agency or facility of incarceration1 or retrieving property or funds obtained while incarcerated2 7xiii7 transportation1 including through provision of transit fare2 7xiv7 individual and familial counseling2 7xv7 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 use disorder treatment1 and other court-ordered requirements2 7xvi7 communication needs1 including providing a mobile phone1 mobile phone service or access1 or internet access2 7xvii7 applying for ,state or ,federal government benefits1 where eligible1 and assisting in locating free or reduced cost food and sustenance benefits2 7xviii7 life skills assistance2 7xix7 mentorship2 7xx7 medical and mental health services1 and cognitive-behavioral programming2 7xxi7 substance use disorder treatment2 7xxii7 reactivation1 application for1 and maintenance of professional or other licenses2 7xxiii7 providing case management services1 in connection with court-ordered terms of release1 or other local publicly supported social work case management2 7xxiv7 safety planning with victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 and human trafficking2 and 7xxv7 applying for ,state ,vocational ,rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities that may qualify or conduct an evaluation to determine whether they may be eligible or potentially eligible for vocational rehabilitation services4 7#e7 ,success rate ,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 #bjbb through #bjbf 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 ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 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 or ,indian ,tribe 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 ,tribal1 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 consistent with applicable law2 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 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,d7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to carry out this section4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,december #a1 #bjbb4;,clerk4