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Rural Local Reentry Council Model

McDowell, Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties

Strategic Reentry Operations Model

Why the Reentry Council Exists

The Reentry Council exists to foster collaborative communication, planning, and coordinated implementation around the needs of justice-involved individuals as they reintegrate into the community in a sustainable and successful way. The Council serves as a platform for community advocacy, identifies reentry needs, concerns, resource gaps, and systemic barriers, and works to develop solutions where gaps exist. Through strategic engagement and partnership, the Council helps mobilize resources, strengthen community capacity, and support individuals and families in overcoming the challenges of reintegration.

Component Definitions

Intermediary Agency (IA): Freedom Life

Mission

Serve as the state reentry liaison and the Local Reentry Council (LRC) Intermediary Agency for county reentry work, while resourcing and facilitating overall LRC and pre-/post-release operations.
 

Tasks

NCDAC coordination, EC/LRC support and implementation, community education/advocacy, resourcing and sustainability, daily operations and case management, strategy implementation, collaboration development, stigma reduction, provider recruitment, and resource-gap resolution. 

Executive Committee (EC) — Meets Monthly

Mission

Provide operational oversight and guidance in partnership with the IA, ensuring communication, strategic development, and accountability.

 

Tasks

Direct LRC effectiveness; refine and implement initiatives with IA/LRC.

Local Reentry Council (LRC) — Meets Quarterly

Mission

Unite reentry stakeholders to address obstacles, gaps, and needs impacting justice-involved individuals.

Tasks

Collaborate with IA/EC on initiatives; serve as community advocates.

Advisory Team (AT) — Meets per IA schedule

Mission

Provide insight from justice-served individuals and volunteers to inform ongoing operations and priorities.

Tasks

Regular input to IA; elevate key insights to EC/LRC; assist with daily operations when possible.

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