Commissioners approve jail behavioral‑health grants, MOUD grant application and research MOU The board approved $665,257 in FY26 agreements with the health department to fund jail‑based mental health and reentry services, authorized a FY27 PIGF application for $259,320 to fund two nurses for MOUD services, and approved an MOU with Friends Research Institute for a NIH HEAL study that includes $25,000 per year to the county.

St. Mary's County commissioners have just approved over $665,000 in funding to enhance mental health and opioid treatment services at the local detention center, ensuring vital support for those in need.

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What an incredible and eye opening experience today at Correctional Training Facility. Watch this moment of reflection with my friend, Aisha, Executive Director of of Life Sciences Cares and so many others! #entrepreneurship #reentryreform #smartjustice #caleg

Today I’m heading to the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad this morning to volunteer for Defy Ventures with their Managing Director Israel Garcia and a group of longtime friends to support this great program! #entrepreneurship #reentryreform #smartjustice #caleg

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Community leaders address reentry challenges for individuals transitioning from incarceration Panel discussions highlight employment barriers and supportive reentry practices in the community.

Powerful testimonies at the USSC Public Hearing reveal how restrictive reentry policies crush hopes for stable employment, showcasing the urgent need for reform.

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Senate approves SB216 easing resume requirements for select inmates Senate passes SB216 exempting specific inmate categories from job readiness requirements upon release.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 216 could revolutionize the reentry process for vulnerable inmates by easing job readiness requirements—could this be the key to reducing recidivism?

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