Perry County PREP Center

Reentry Alabama met on Tuesday where discussion took place on programs to promote reintegration of people exiting the justice system and reducing recidivism. 

"The commission discussed topics such as the importance of standardizing data, which allows for more effective tracking and assessment of reentry programs and outcomes, and the need to address collateral consequences – a strategy that focuses on commonsense ideas, like removing barriers that hinder employment and economic mobility for formerly incarcerated individuals while also strengthening Alabama’s workforce participation rate," said an announcement from the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. 

The Perry County PREP Center was cited as an example of a successful program where none of the close to 300 graduates have returned to prison. 

See below for a video of the meeting: 

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