Tuesday, August 13, 2024
North Carolina joined Reentry 2030 earlier this year, and Governor Cooper marked the milestone by signing Executive Order 303, establishing whole-of-government coordination to improve reentry for formerly incarcerated people in the state. Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the release of North Carolina’s Reentry Strategic Plan. This comprehensive strategy represents a collaborative effort across state agencies to support people reentering society after incarceration. The plan aims to address the myriad challenges faced by people returning to their communities, ensuring they have access to essential resources. Key areas of focus include expanding access to mental health services, workforce development, and housing support.
By adopting this approach, North Carolina seeks to improve outcomes for people and communities, reduce recidivism rates, and promote public safety. Release of the strategic plan emphasizes the state’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for reentry, enhancing the quality of life for all North Carolinians.
“This plan lays out our roadmap to help transform the lives of people leaving prison and reentering society while making our communities safe,” said Governor Cooper. “Committing to rehabilitation and education in and out of our prisons is both the right thing and the smart thing to do to strengthen our economy, reduce recidivism and give people the second chance they deserve.”
“The NC Department of Adult Correction’s mission is to protect the public by collaboratively focusing on rehabilitation, protection, innovation, accountability, and professionalism,” said Department of Adult Correction Secretary Todd Ishee. “The Reentry Strategic Plan embodies our belief that successful reentry begins on day one of our custody of a person.”