Purpose

This bill provides funding to support services for young adults released from juvenile detention or prison. It aims to improve their reentry into the community by funding outreach and coordinated support services.

Main Provisions

• Authorizes a one-time appropriation of 250,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
• Money goes to the Commissioner of Public Safety, via the Office of Justice Programs.
• Purpose is to grant funding to 180 Degrees Great River Landing and Clifton Place programs.
• Services to be provided include: community outreach, partnership development, mobile case management, family reunification aftercare, job attainment, follow-up, and housing placement.
• Target population: young adults up to age 24 who are released from juvenile detention or prison.
• The program is designed as a pilot to address insufficient resources for the large number of young adults reentering the community after incarceration or detention.

Funding Details and Administration

• One-time funding, not an ongoing program.
• Administered as a grant through the Office of Justice Programs within the Department of Public Safety.

Significance and Expected Impact

• Seeks to improve reentry outcomes for young adults by connecting them to housing, employment, and supportive services, potentially reducing recidivism and aiding successful community reintegration.

Relationship to Existing Law

• Adds a new one-time funding appropriation; does not modify existing statutory provisions or create new ongoing programs.

Implementation Considerations (What to watch)

• Effectiveness of the pilot in improving housing, employment attainment, and reunification outcomes.
• Capacity of the named programs (180 Degrees Great River Landing and Clifton Place) to deliver the specified services.
• Coordination with other reentry resources and service providers.

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Relevant Terms - Office of Justice Programs - grant - 180 Degrees Great River Landing - Clifton Place - community outreach - partnership development - mobile case management - family reunification aftercare - job attainment - follow up - housing placement - reentry - juvenile detention - prison - young adults up to age 24 - general fund - fiscal year 2027 - one-time appropriation - pilot program - public safety