January 2026 On January 15, state leaders in workforce development, education, and corrections from each of the Reentry 2030 states gathered for the fourth session of the Reentry 2030 Workforce Development Peer Learning Cohort to explore prison job training models that successfully align corrections, employers, and education providers to… Read More
January 2026 Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (center), Washington State Senator Noel Frame (center left), and other reentry leaders celebrate the signing of SB 5139. (Photo Credit: Washington Department of Commerce) Last year tested the resilience of reentry systems nationwide. Amid budget cuts, staffing shortages, and growing service demands, partners across the … Read More
September 2025 On August 26, state leaders in workforce development, education, and corrections from each of the Reentry 2030 states gathered for the third session of the Reentry 2030 Workforce Development Peer Learning Cohort to explore how to provide reentering workers with the practical resources, credentials, and supports necessary… Read More
August 2025 On June 26, the CSG Justice Center convened state leaders in workforce development, education, and corrections from 7 Reentry 2030 states for the second session of the Reentry 2030 Workforce Development Peer Learning Cohort. The session focused on employment-related collateral consequences and policies and… Read More
May 2025 Governor Kay Ivey signing SB138. (Photo Credit: Sarah Kelley, CSG Justice Center) With the passage of recent legislation and a series of state-based recommendations, Alabama is positioning itself as a leader in reentry. Since it’s Reentry 2030 launch in October 2023, state leaders from… Read More
January 2025 The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, is excited to launch the inaugural Reentry Workforce Peer-Learning cohort—an exclusive opportunity for Reentry 2030 states to learn from one another, collaborate across systems, strategize and build a shared vision for expanding… Read More
January 15, 2025 The Reentry Alabama committee met with the Reentry 2030 team for a roundtable discussion on risk assessments and how to address occupational licensing barriers that interfere with reentry success. The meeting included a presentation in which the Reentry 2030 team shared key findings that highlight the challenges… Read More
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 On August 27, the Reentry Alabama Study Commission held a meeting at the Alabama State House in Montgomery to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to reduce recidivism by 50%. As a committed Reentry 2030 state, Alabama’s leaders are driving efforts to enhance access to employment, improve… Read More
August 1, 2024 Photo Credit: Alabama Daily News The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has been recognized for its innovative reentry program, The PREP Rehabilitation Center, which is making significant strides in reducing recidivism and aiding formerly incarcerated people in their transition back their communities in Alabama. The… Read More
May 17, 2024 On May 17, 2024, Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 162 into law, reestablishing the Study Commission on Interagency Cooperation and Collaboration on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals. This significant step follows the commission’s two-year collaboration process, which concluded in… Read More
