Presented on August 13, 2024, by Rhonda Davis and Jonathon Ferguson (UW-Extension); Jessie Lutter-Long for Erica Nelson (LIFT Wisconsin); and Cawley Hubner (Wisconsin Department of Corrections)
Individuals reentering the community from jail or prison may come to your library facing many unique challenges that impact their ability to make a smooth and effective transition into society. Learn about online resources and programs you can point to that can help them navigate the reentry journey in areas that impact them the most: housing, employment, education, healthcare, and legal barriers. Helping them access these tools is an initial step in helping these individuals rebuild their lives.
During this webinar, participants will become familiar with these resources:
- Reentry Ready Resources
Presenters: Ronda Davis, Todd Wenzel, and Jonathon Ferguson (UW-Extension)
UW-Extension developed a site that provides a Reentry Action Plan and links to resources for assistance in housing, Identification, work, legal questions, tax and voting, income and benefits, expenses, healthcare and insurance, and more. - Legal Tune-up Tool
Presenter: Erica Nelson (Lift Wisconsin)
Free legal assistance can be just a click away to help people who face civil legal barriers to economic prosperity for themselves and their families. Common areas include consumer debt help, child support, suspended driver’s licenses, and more.
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Presenter: Cawley Hubner (Wisconsin Department of Corrections)
WRAP provides a database of community-based providers offering reentry services and improves access to information and communication between all reentry stakeholders to assist successful reentry and reduce recidivism for clients returning to their communities.
This webinar is provided with support from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Library Workforce Connection, Wisconsin Public Library Systems, and the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin.
