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Franklin County Recognizes Reentry Week

Commissioners

April 06, 2022

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The Franklin County Commissioners presented a proclamation declaring April 3-10, 2022, as Reentry Week in Franklin County to members of the Franklin Together Reentry Coalition.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (April 6, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 3-10, 2022, to be Reentry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support individuals who are returning to their communities after being released from jail.  

 

Individuals leaving incarceration can face a complex transition as they reenter society, often encountering hurdles regarding employment, housing, transportation, substance abuse treatment and mental health care. Locally, the Franklin Together Reentry Coalition strives to reduce stigma, bias and cultural stereotypes while working to engage the community to create a system of care that empowers and supports  justice-involved individuals and their families in achieving success. Franklin Together offers peer groups, supportive services and other resources to assist those returning from incarceration, reduce recidivism and improve public safety.

 

By recognizing April 3-10, 2022, as Reentry Week in Franklin County, the commissioners are calling upon residents to support these reintegration efforts and to understand that these ex-offenders can become contributing members within Franklin County communities.

 

Franklin Together has coordinated several opportunities that encourage the community to get involved in Reentry Week as well as ways residents can show their support for individuals returning from incarceration. For a full list of events and initiatives, visit franklintogether.org/reentry-week.