Establishes the recidivism reduction act, creating the office of reentry services within the division of criminal justice services.

The bill establishes the recidivism reduction act, creating the office of reentry services within the division of criminal justice services. The office will facilitate successful reintegration into the community by incarcerated individuals. It will provide reentry assistance, including establishing reentry programs inside correctional facilities, offering referrals to mental health and substance use disorder service providers, connecting individuals to employment opportunities and job training programs, and assisting in finding stable housing options upon release.

Establishes the recidivism reduction act, creating the office of reentry services within the division of criminal justice services.

The bill establishes the recidivism reduction act, creating the office of reentry services within the division of criminal justice services. The office will facilitate successful reintegration into the community by incarcerated individuals. It will provide reentry assistance, including establishing reentry programs inside correctional facilities, offering referrals to mental health and substance use disorder service providers, connecting individuals to employment opportunities and job training programs, and assisting in finding stable housing options upon release.