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| The Reentry National Media Outreach Campaign acts as a catalyst to encourage solution-based reentry activities. Review this chronicle of public television and community events/actions to gain ideas on what may work in your arena. |
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Documentary Description REENTRY: LIFE ON THE OUTSIDE documents the first-hand accounts
of former prisoners who have made the transition from prison to
the community, citing their struggles, successes and failures.
During this fifty-minute video, a diverse group of formerly incarcerated
men and women speak openly and honestly about post-release issues
related to housing, substance abuse, employment, education and
family. In addition, their children provide powerful, moving testimonials
that reflect the emotional and psychological trauma they've experienced
as a result of their parents’ incarceration. The program
features in-depth interviews and analysis from educators, practitioners,
and program directors on factors that are predictors for relapse,
re-offending and recidivism. Jacqui: Received an associate degree in human services; is reunited with her family. Jennica: Attends technical college and works as an office assistant for Reentry Productions. James: Certified Addiction Specialist and executive director of faith-based social services program. Thad: Currently unemployed and struggling to make a successful transition back into the community. Jerome: Deacon at his church, married and employed; has been out of prison for seven years. Tina: Earned a masters degree in social work and works as a community support specialist in New York City while raising her two sons. Andrell: Employed, married, and provides for his children. Maurice: Currently employed and living with family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Reentry Productions was founded in December, 2003, by Keith Thomas. Currently, the company is staffed by Jennica Stein, Carole Karsten, and Mike Gober, but over the past six months, many individuals who are concerned about the issue of prisoner reentry, have contributed their talents. Contact: |
