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PROJECT BLANKET (PA)
Program Description Project Blanket (which stands for Basic Life Awareness and Networking Knowledge for Empowerment Transition) is a comprehensive program for returning prisoners. This multi-service project acts as a prevention and post-release program for inmates in the Allegheny County Jail (both male and female residential units in the jail) and juveniles at the Shuman Detention Center. The structure of the program provides assessment, pre-release planning, post-release referrals, support, and services to individuals who were formerly incarcerated. The program concentrates on prevention education in its curriculum, support groups, and also provides a post-release aftercare component. All of the phases in this reentry program emphasize family reunification. The prevention education curriculum is eight weeks in length; courses focus on positive behavior, communication, and relationship skills; substance abuse issues; and life skills. Given the importance of family involvement, transportation and child care are provided for family members to attend group meetings. The community-based aftercare portion involves case management, social services, and general support. Program Goals Networking, Partnering, & Collaboration Outcomes
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