Local Reentry Council 

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The Local Reentry Council (LRC) works with formerly incarcerated people to reduce barriers to reentry by providing case management services, connecting people to services in the community, and building a network of individuals, agencies, and advocates within the local community that provide support and coordination of innovative responses to the reintegration of formerly incarcerated people.

Mission and Purpose

The LRC’s mission is:

• to create a network of individuals and organizations assisting justice-involved people and people reentering the community after incarceration in a state or federal prison or local jail; 
• to maximize and coordinate the use of existing reentry resources and services;
• to develop innovative responses to address gaps in resources and services; 
• to conduct community education and outreach about the needs of reentering individuals and the public benefits of meeting those needs; 
• to reduce recidivism; and 
• to increase public/community safety.

The LRC’s purpose is to coordinate resources in the community in an effort to provide assistance for returning individuals and their families that will facilitate a successful transition from incarceration back into society or help reduce barriers that are faced by those who have been justice-involved.

Available Services

The LRC provides referrals and services to people leaving incarceration, and to people who are facing barriers due to former incarceration. Services include:

• Case management
• Help with immediate needs
• Action plan, including setting goals
• Housing assistance
• Employment support
• Transportation support
• Connections to other community resources
• Connections to substance abuse treatment

Eligibility

Any individual returning to Orange County from incarceration in a state or federal prison or local jail is eligible to receive services from the LRC. Services can begin prior to release or after return to the community.

Additionally, any individual residing in Orange County who is facing barriers to reentry due to former incarceration or justice-involvement is encouraged to contact the LRC. 

The LRC accepts referrals from the jail and community, as well as self-referrals. To connect with the LRC, use the referral form below or contact Benjamin Gear or Tiffany Bullard.

How you can Help the LRC

The clients of the LRC are in need of employment and housing. Please contact Benjamin Gear or Tiffany Bullard if you have leads on available jobs or housing.

Executive Committee: The LRC Executive Commitee guides decision-making about operations, design, structure, and implementation; it includes representatives of CJRD as the intermediary agency, service providers, county government, local Department of Adult Correction staff, and justice-involved people. 

Advisors: A body of stakeholders (from government, the courts, businesses, non-profits, faith-based groups, and justice-involved individuals) that assist in identifying and addressing gaps in community resources; advocate for funding and resources; and participate in community outreach and education campaigns.

LRC Sub-Committees: Housing and Basic Needs.

Local Referral Partners: Stakeholders that offer direct services such as housing, employment, education, food, clothing, childcare assistance, vocational training, transportation, substance use treatment, mental health treatment, mentoring services, and any other supportive services. 

Voting After a Felony Conviction

Your right to vote in North Carolina is automatically restored upon completion of your entire felony sentence, including any period of incarceration, parole, probation, and post-release supervision. However, you must re-register with the State Board of Elections.

Registering after Criminal Justice System Involvement: https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/who-can-register/registering-person-criminal-justice-system

How to register to vote:  https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/how-register