{"id":20519,"date":"2024-03-04T10:15:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T15:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=20519"},"modified":"2024-03-04T09:57:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T14:57:14","slug":"resource-fair-targets-soon-to-be-released-inmates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2024\/03\/resource-fair-targets-soon-to-be-released-inmates\/","title":{"rendered":"Resource Fair Targets Soon-to-be-Released Inmates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Event Offers Hope for the Future<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Orange County Corrections Department recently hosted an internal resource fair for inmates with a release date within 90 days or less. The fair connected inmates with community partners for reentry assistance prior to being released. Among the providers onsite at the jail were <a href=\"https:\/\/staffzone.com\/staffing-services\/\">Staff Zone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/aspirehealthpartners.com\/\">Aspire Health Partners<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myrecoveryconnections.org\/\">Recovery Connections of Central Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangetechcollege.net\/\">Orange Technical College<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/obfh.org\/\">Orange Blossom Family Health.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cTwo of the biggest issues inmates struggle with are substance abuse and mental health, so it\u2019s important to provide them with support for when they return to the community,\u201d said Amy Hunziker, division manager of Community Corrections, Inmate Programs and Reentry Services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/operationnewhope.org\/\">Operation New Hope<\/a> was also at the fair to provide job training and support to newly released inmates. The organization, whose mantra is \u201cfocus on your future, not your past,\u201d offers a free three-week program in employability skills and job placement assistance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m seeking stability and the opportunity to regain focus in my life,\u201d said a female inmate who attended the fair in anticipation of her release next month. \u201cI look forward to a decent job and reconnecting with my kids, and I vow never to come back to jail.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A soon-to-be-released male inmate also attended the resource fair and was impressed by the support being offered. \u201cTalking with these providers gives me hope to get back on my feet,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees were provided with information regarding the Drop-In Center in the Correction Department\u2019s administration building, which they can access after release. The center is open daily Monday through Friday, and computers are available to create resumes and apply for jobs. Former inmates are also offered access to a clothing closet where they can obtain job interview-appropriate attire at no charge.<\/p>\n<p>Since 97 percent of Orange County inmates return to the community, the goal of the Orange County Corrections Department is to return them there in a better state than when they came to jail. Providing them with assistance with employment, educational resources and affordable housing is critical to inmates succeeding as law-abiding citizens when they return to society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe genuinely want them to be successful on the outside,\u201d said Anthony D. Watts, Sr., deputy chief, Orange County Corrections. \u201cWe don\u2019t want to see them back here and are here to assist them with their transitions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/netapps.ocfl.net\/BestJail\/PDF\/CCD_Corrections_Inmate%20ReEntry%20Services%20Booklet%204_0.pdf\">Orange County Corrections Inmate Unit\u2019s Transitional Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Event Offers Hope for the Future The Orange County Corrections Department recently hosted an internal resource fair for inmates with a release date within 90 days or less. The fair connected inmates with community partners for reentry assistance prior to being released. 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