History Numerous states provide prisoner transition programs prior to release. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offers numerous programs throughout their facilities, including some faith-based programs. Project RIO has more than 100 staff members in 62 offices who provide job placement services for nearly 16,000 parolees each year in every Texas county. Idaho offers the Family Reunification Program designed to integrate incarcerated parents back into society and their families for the benefit of their children . Over the last three years, the average number of incarcerated persons released annually is 13,090.
Provisions Defines the term eligible person .
Requires the contracted entity to establish a network of community and faith-based organizations who shall provide mentoring services and assistance to an eligible person before and after incarceration, and to conduct an annual survey to determine the recidivism rate of persons participating in the Program. The person signs a written statement to provide specific information after release. The contracted entity shall evaluate the person before determining eligibility. A requirement that the contracted entity train mentors or certify that the mentors are trained. The types of services offered to an eligible person.