House Bill #2972
Each year, over 4,000 individuals reenter Oregon communities from state correctional facilities. With a current recidivism rate of 38.5%, the need for employment and other reentry services and connections for returning citizens is significant in order to improve this outcome for returning citizens.
How can Oregon support industry’s need for talent while reducing recidivism of Oregonians returning to their communities from state prison? Oregon’s Department of Corrections provides release planning services to interested individuals nearing their release date to support transitions back into communities. And through a new partnership with the Oregon Employment Department and Local Workforce Boards, returning citizens can access employment preparation and placement services using WorkSource.