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Orange County Sheriff’s Department: Second Annual Client Graduation Ceremony - - On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Inmate Services Division, Inmate Re-Entry and Correctional Programs Units conducted their second annual Graduation Ceremony and Recognition Event for six former inmates who have turned their lives around by staying clean and sober and out of jail for more than six months. Commander Steven Kea and Inmate Services Administrative Manager Greg Boston personally congratulated these six individuals and rewarded them with a certificate of achievement to recognize the accomplishments they have made since their release from jail. Each of the six individuals had previously joined the Great Escape program while in custody which is a program designed to help repeat offenders beat drug and alcohol habits and become productive members of society. All of them also participated in various educational and vocational programs including Computer Business Skills classes and GED certification courses while in custody. With over 80 guests in attendance, including the graduates’ families, friends, Social Workers, Probation Officers, and Program Case Managers, the graduation was a great success. For more information on OCSD’s Inmate Re-Entry Unit, please visit the following link. Click here for more information
Theo Lacy New Start Program - Orange County’s Theo Lacy New Start Program is highlighted in the following video link that is featured on the SAMHSA website. This video discusses the elements that contribute to long-term substance abuse recovery and how advances in improved collaborations, service coordination, and recovery management have led to more effective systems of support. The New Start Program is recognized in the video as one of the effective program models for providing this kind of support. Click here for more information
Re-Entry Myth Busters - The following link which can be accessed through the National Reentry Resource Center website provides a series of fact sheets intended to clarify existing federal policies that affect formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. These myth busters include topics that range from Social Security Benefits to Public Housing and Hiring individuals with a criminal record. Re-Entry Myth Buster
Phoenix House, Santa Ana: Candlelight Vigil - In support of National Recovery Month, Phoenix House of Santa Ana hosted a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, as an opportunity for their program to acknowledge and support people and families who have experienced loss as a result of drug addiction. There were many powerful stories and feelings shared at the vigil - the article below published in the OC Register highlights just a few. This event and news article can be a great tool for sending a message to our community that substance use disorder is a life threatening condition, but there is hope that recovery works and can save lives. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/house-317270-phoenix-heroin.html
2010 Orange County Resume Survey – Last year, over 2000 Orange County employers were surveyed by representatives from Saddleback College to determine what employers look for when reviewing resumes and cover letters. The results are included in the link below and are helpful to any job seeker or agency working with individuals on job search. The survey results also include a section on advice for applicants with a criminal history. 2010 Orange County Resume Survey
CDCR Fact Sheet: Realignment – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has published an updated fact sheet pertaining to the 2011 Public Safety Realignment. Please review the link below for general information on the realignment and how it could potentially impact our local communities. http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/realignment/docs/Realignment-Fact-Sheet.pdf

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