NIA Praised by the CSG for Being A Progressive Reentry Solution
"When returning to their communities from criminal justice settings, people with behavioral health needs face barriers in accessing basic needs—including food, housing, employment, transportation, education, clothing, and substance use and mental health services—which increases their risk of experiencing a crisis. To address these barriers and support people in leading healthy lives, the National Incarceration Association (NIA) is utilizing a unique strategy to connect formerly incarcerated adults in Georgia to long-term interventions.
Their reentry program was developed under a distinct core philosophy: Crisis Mitigation and Personal Interactive Rehabilitation (CPR). CPR offers a one-stop resource approach with hybrid (in-person and virtual) service coordination and flexible case management led by volunteers and peers. By integrating a community of service providers and stakeholders to expedite long-term interventions, the NIA is striving to reduce recidivism, help people retain jobs and maintain sobriety, reunite families, and provide sustained housing for clients. CPR connects people to wraparound services and a crisis team that meets with individuals on a consistent basis to address needs before and after release. The program is funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s FY 2022 Second Chance Act Improving Adult and Juvenile Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program and receives technical assistance from The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center..."
