1. Transition from Jail to Community
Reentry in Washtenaw County

2. Since 2000 we have averaged 7,918 bookings per year and 3,395 new individuals booked each year.
CC-PEG acquired, cleaned, and analyzed booking data from January 2000 to October There were 44,133 unique inmates within that timeframe.
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group (CC-PEG), Preliminary Analysis of WCSO Jail Data. University of Michigan, 2014

3. 85% are returning to a neighborhood within Washtenaw County
This number is most likely higher, however a large percentage of inmates were listed with “NA” for this variable in the data.
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group (CC-PEG), Preliminary Analysis of WCSO Jail Data. University of Michigan, 2014

4. Since 2000, the jail population of inmates who recidivate has increased by 26.4%.
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group (CC-PEG), Preliminary Analysis of WCSO Jail Data. University of Michigan, 2014

5. Number of times in jail 59% 17% 16% 6%
41% of inmates in the WCJ have committed 2 or more crimes
16%
24% of inmates are at a high rate of reoffending (roughly 556 inmates/year)
Total population since 2013
Further analysis will examine each group and focus in on what is bringing them back.
The 24.5% of inmates that come back 3 to 11 or more times is a focal area due to the amount of resources they utilize. Understanding why they come back and addressing those reasons could significantly lower our recidivism rate, victimization and collateral costs.
However, regardless of the reasons the cost/impact they have on the jail is consistent. 6%
8% of inmates are at extremely high rates of reoffending (roughly 193 inmates/year)
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group (CC-PEG), Preliminary Analysis of WCSO Jail Data. University of Michigan, 2014

6. Of the top arrest charges, driving and traffic violations occurred most often. 24% of charges were associated with liquor or drugs.
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group (CC-PEG), Preliminary Analysis of WCSO Jail Data. University of Michigan, 2014

7. Over half of inmates are in jail for less than one day per booking.

8. 66% of those who recidivate are re-arrested within their first year of being released.
The data shows that the first year of release is significantly important in the rate of re-arrest.
From a program stand point we will focus on the first 12months of post release.
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group (CC-PEG), Preliminary Analysis of WCSO Jail Data. University of Michigan, 2014

9. Young adults account for 61% of inmates.

10. Inmates who identify as Black, African American, or White account for 86% of the inmate population.
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Arab American, Biracial, Other, and Unknown make up the remaining 1% of the population.

11. The percentage of inmates identified as black steadily increases with the number of jail entries.

12. Three-quarters of the inmate population identify as male.

13. In 2012 and 2013, 66% of inmates had either a high school degree or some college education.
Educational Attainment was more consistently collected starting in 2012 with the implementation of the XJail Data Collection System.

14. Reentry in Washtenaw County
The What
Reentry in Washtenaw County

15. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Reentry Initiative
MISSION STATEMENT Washtenaw County’s Reentry Initiative is a systematic approach to successful offender reintegration, recidivism reduction, and enhanced public safety. VISION Washtenaw County’s Reentry Initiative will provide opportunities for offenders to successfully connect as productive members of society. Through active partnerships with all stakeholders, reintegration will contribute to safer communities and an enhanced quality of life.

16. Goals Reduction in recidivism and victimization
Assist released inmates in becoming a productive citizen
Lower the direct and collateral costs of incarceration n

17. The Continuum of Services & Sanctions
Leadership, vision, and organizational culture
Community Partnerships
Data-driven understanding of local community
Targeted intervention strategies
Self-evaluation and sustainability
COMMUNITY
JAIL
COMMUNITY
Problem Oriented Policing
Community Building
Prevention Services
The WCSO is already positioned to leverage both POP and Prevention Services as a way to intervene prior to incarceration.
Screening & Assessment
Improved Outcomes
Transition Plan
Targeted Interventions
Street Outreach
Community Action Teams Community Engagement
Information & referrals Case management Formal Services Informal support Supervision

18. Areas of Focus Recidivism indicators
Education
Employment
Housing
Health (Includes Mental Health)
Substance abuse & illegal drug use
Family, peers and community involvement
Criminal behavior & recidivism
Education, Employment, Housing, Mental health and substance abuse issues are all common indicators of the likelihood to reoffend.
However, in reviewing literature (provided by Curtis Center) two other focus areas were shown to have a significant impact on successful reentry; Criminal behavior and family, peers and community involvement.
Developed in response to research of best practices

19. Crime/Victimization
Substance abuse
Lack of stable housing
Lack of family support
Lack of education
Poor health
Lack of Employment
If you impact one or eliminate them you impact the likelihood of future victimization.

20. Reentry in Washtenaw County
The How
Reentry in Washtenaw County

21. Program Sequence Example
Apply, mandated or I.D.’d through proxy
Assess risks and needs
Develop Transition Case Plan (TCP)
Participate in in-jail, evidenced based programs
Interdisciplinary team meetings
Complete service plan/program
Discharge planning
Reintegrated into the community
Outreach support/follow up
TCP’s will align with the 7 focus areas.
Interdisciplinary meetings will occur regularly and is a team concept meant to wrap services around one individual.
Discharge planning is an ongoing process not a hand off and release
Outreach support is done by the outreach team, case managers and CE sergeant

22. Jail Programming Substance Abuse Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Discovery, Intensive Outpatient, Relapse Prevention, AA/NA
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Thinking Matters; Moral Reconation Therapy
Mental Health
Women’s Trauma; Peer to Peer Support, Inner Peace, Alternatives to Domestic Violence; Women’s Domestic Violence
Education
Washtenaw Literacy, GED, WISD, Computer Literacy, Children’s Literacy Network , Probation and Parole Survival, U of M project Outreach, Creative Writing, Workplace Math, Workplace Communications, Financial Literacy, Health Literacy
Employment Readiness
Variety of Religious Programs. Over 400 volunteers and service providers.

23. Reentry Services Dawn Farm Discharge Planning Avalon Housing
ITR Outreach
Community Mental Health case planning
Washtenaw Community College – Vocational Certificates
Employment Vocational Readiness Program
Family events

24. Next Steps Jail programming analysis Cost benefit analysis of programs
Recidivism study
Reentry committee – Service providers - Partners

25. Transition from Jail to Community
Reentry in Washtenaw County

26. Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
LEAD
1034 responses to EDP January 2015 until October 26, 2016.
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion

27. What is LEAD Pre-booking diversion program Developed in Seattle
Addresses low-level crimes/issues
Minor drug charges
Homelessness/loitering
Mental health crisis
Allows law enforcement to redirect low-level offenders to services instead of jail or prosecution
Facilitated by entire criminal justice system

28. History of LEAD “So what do we do?”
Disproportionate minority contacts and arrests
Numerous court cases due to this fact
Jail overcrowding
Inability to expand jail
“So what do we do?”

29. Process of LEAD Arrest is made
Officer diverts from booking and into LEAD
LEAD staff provide immediate assessment and offer crisis assistance
Over time provide case management services
Must complete intake within 30 days of referral
Must sign a release in order to share information
Officer completes case for prosecutor
Held by prosecutor as long as individual is progressing
Diversion protocol:

30. Alternatives to Incarceration
Why LEAD in Washtenaw
Prevention Services
Street Outreach
Community Programs
Diversion
Alternatives to Incarceration
Work Program
Tether
Drug Testing
Incarceration
Jail Programs
Reentry Services

31. Alternatives to Incarceration
Why LEAD in Washtenaw
Prevention Services
Street Outreach
Community Programs
Diversion
LEAD
Alternatives to Incarceration
Work Program
Tether
Drug Testing
Incarceration
Jail Programs
Reentry Services
Transition from Jail to Community

32. 64% of local jail inmates have mental health problems.
Bureau of Justice Statistics (2006). After hours: study finds more than half of all prison and jail inmates have mental health problems. Retrieved from

33. In the first quarter of this year, 43% of Washtenaw County Jail inmates were on psychotropic medications.
Retrieved from: Washtenaw County Jail Correct Care Solutions report, July 2015.

34. 65% of those in our nations prisons & jails meet criteria for substance abuse and addiction diagnosis.
35%
65%
CASA. (2010). New casa* report finds: 65% of all U.S. inmates meet medical criteria for substance abuse addiction, only 11% receive any treatment. Retrieved from

35. Number of times in jail 59% 17% 16% 6%
Total population since 2013
Further analysis will examine each group and focus in on what is bringing them back.
The 24.5% of inmates that come back 3 to 11 or more times is a focal area due to the amount of resources they utilize. Understanding why they come back and addressing those reasons could significantly lower our recidivism rate, victimization and collateral costs.
However, regardless of the reasons the cost/impact they have on the jail is consistent. 6%
8% of inmates are at extremely high rates of reoffending (roughly 193 inmates/year)
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group (CC-PEG), Preliminary Analysis of WCSO Jail Data. University of Michigan, 2014

36. Those who need to be in jail will be. Those who need help will get it.

37. https://www. youtube. com/watch

38. Reflections Provides relief to neighborhoods
Relief and hope to individuals
long-term addiction
mental health crisis
Housing crisis
Harm reduction working hand-in-hand with Law Enforcement
Changing the cycle
We can use the power of the law to nudge people toward an outcome that is better for them and the community

39. What is Harm Reduction
An approach for treatment that involves a set of practical techniques that are openly negotiated with clients around what is most likely to be achieved.
The focus is on reducing the negative consequences and risky behaviors of substance use while enhancing an individual’s motivation for change.

40. Treatment
An approach for treatment that focuses on outreach, engagement and harm reduction.
Co-occurring treatment focus
Community collaboration between criminal justice system and treatment providers.

41. Next Steps

42. Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
LEAD
1034 responses to EDP January 2015 until October 26, 2016.
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion