Assessment of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative
Publication year:
2009
| Cataloged on:
Apr. 14, 2009
ANNOTATION: Results of an assessment of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI) are presented. Conclusions of importance include: the successful reintegration of individuals exiting prison is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive approach; SVORI funding was a significant step forward in the development and continuation of reentry programming in most states; SVORI funds increased collaboration among state and local agencies and organizations; SVORI funds resulted in the development of local programs that provided an increase in services for participants; more services were delivered prior to release than after release; SVORI resulted in positive preliminary outcome results; and SVORI programs provided significant but small increases in services to a population with tremendous needs in education, employment, health, and basic living skills.