In February, Nebraska launched as the fourth Reentry 2030 state. Following North Carolina’s launch and executive order signing in January. In partnership with The Council of State Governments Justice Center, Correctional Leaders Association, JustLeadershipUSA, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, Nebraska will unite state and local agencies to improve reentry services. Governor Jim Pillen has spearheaded this commitment to Reentry 2030 by proclaiming February 1 as Returning Citizen Reintegration Day.
Nebraska’s goals include the following:
Promote education, with a 30 percent increase in GED completion during incarceration, 15 percent increase in GED proctors, and 50 percent increase in college coursework enrollment.
Expand program participation, with a 50 percent increase in utilization of tablet programming and 25 percent increase in participation in Vocational and Life Skills programming.
Ensure 100 percent of eligible individuals who are incarcerated are enrolled in Medicaid.
Assist 100 percent of individuals who are incarcerated with obtaining state identification and birth certificates prior to release.
Provide support so that at least 90 percent of individuals who are released will be gainfully employed within 30 days of parole placement.
Develop a systemic approach to reentry through the creation of a statewide reentry council composed of public, private, and service provider entities.
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