Continuing or creating mandatory programs that emphasize life skills in the areas of housing, parenting, financial support, employment, support networks, education and transportation. A critical component of the transition plan depends upon partnering with community corrections offices statewide to provide every offender, upon release, a continuum of individualized services and activities designed to maximize the chance of success. Transitional planning is crucial if offenders are to succeed as citizens, neighbors, employees, and parents. The DOC and its community partners expect to continue to refine the components of an effective transition program and present the results of their work as a potential budget concept to promote local safety. 25 percent of the pre-cast cells are on site.
Most underground utilities are in place.
The minimum custody building foundation is complete. Expansion is proceeding within budget and as scheduled with completion in June. The central medical building will open this month with 16 infirmary beds, an outpatient clinic and staff offices. These material findings are consistent with the Oregon experience. The logic is simple and clear.