Project: Reentry in the Colorado Department of Corrections

Sponsor: Colorado Department of Corrections
Status: In process
IPS Staff: D avid Altschuler

Purpose and Approach
Altschuler has been contracted to provide assessment, technical assistance, and support services to the Division of Adult Parole (DAP), Community Corrections (CC), and Youth Offender System (YOS) on offender reentry strategies and implementation. In this role, he will be advising DAP/CC/YOS on the strengths and weaknesses in structure and organization, staffing, coordination, and the continuum of service, with a goal of formulating recommendations for structural design, implementation, reduction of barriers, and departmental buy-in. There will be a series of focus groups, individual interviews, and gathering of official data, records, and reports. There will be periodic site visits and regular tele-communications during the ten months in which the work is scheduled. Findings and recommendations will be presented to the Director of the Division and senior management.

Results
Forthcoming.