We are considering whether to offer Training for Trainers for halfway house staff to enable them to present the victim awareness curriculum developed by the Office of Victims of Crime and to train other staff to conduct the program. Victim programs are intended to make offenders aware of the impact of their crimes on themselves, their families, and the larger community. To receive this training, you may have to pay travel and per diem expenses for attendees. In reviewing data on community corrections provided to my office on a regular basis, I have noticed that the percentage of our inmates on home confinement has started to drop in recent months. Please continue to review your federal population for those who can appropriately be placed on home confinement.
Home confinement is an important part of release preparation.
I appreciate your continued attention to this very vital program. Finally, ICCA is sponsoring a national conference on community corrections in Arlington, Virginia on September 27-30. The Bureau works closely with ICCA, and we encourage your attendance at this conference. I look forward to working with you and I welcome your comments and advice. I know that we will continue to work well together in the coming years.