The Adult Detention Center hosted its semiannual Resource Fair for incarcerated individuals, according to a May 22 announcement. The event aimed to help attendees prepare for their transition back into the community.
The Resource Fair matters because it connects people who are incarcerated with information and support that can ease their re-entry process. This includes guidance on transportation, employment opportunities, and sober living facilities.
According to the Adult Detention Center, participants had the chance to meet with community partners during the fair. “They were given the opportunity to obtain information for bus routes, inquire about employment opportunities, and sober living facilities,” said officials in a statement. While re-entry services are provided regularly at the facility, officials said that “the Resource Fair offers an opportunity to speak with organizations and gain additional insight into resources upon being released.”
No further background or future steps were detailed in this announcement.
