Indiana Criminal Justice Association Presentation October 18 th, 2016 The Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry (HIRE) program started in February 2012 and is a joint effort between WorkOne/Department of Workforce Development, the Department of Correction and local businesses to employ individuals who have been incarcerated. 1
20,000+ Number of inmates released annually in Indiana 35.8% Recidivism Rate for Indiana 85% Are unemployed at the time of arrest HIRE Program Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry Employment Cooperative Program Department of Workforce Development Department of Correction Three Streamlined Services 1. Work with clients who have past indiscretions In facility teach classes to anyone within 18 months of release Outside one-on-one training sessions, classes, etc. 2. Work with local businesses to determine which companies are willing to hire someone with a past indiscretion 3. Work with local community organizations to help off set clients other needs; such as housing, clothing/food, medical needs, etc. 2
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) defines recidivism as a return to incarceration within three years of the offender s date of release from a state correctional institution. Recidivism Facts: 2015 Recidivism rate per IDOC was 38.2%. Male offenders had a higher rate than females. Male- 39.8% Female 28.9%. The younger the offender is at the time they are released, the more likely they are to recidivate. Offenders serving less than 5 years with IDOC represents over 90% of all recidivists. Of recidivists, approximately 50.1% returned for the commission of a new crime, compared to 49.9% returning for a technical rule or court supervision violation. All information from IDOC website Recidivism Facts continued Offenders with zero conduct violations while incarcerated were 26.4% less likely to return to IDOC than the offenders who had at least one conduct violation. Offender who received visits from family or friends while incarcerated were 16.3% less likely to recidivate compared to those offenders who did not receive visitors. Offenders who participated in a work release program were nearly 37% less likely to return to prison when compared to offenders who did not partake in a work release program. All information from IDOC website 3
Carrie Heck: 812-549-8634 CHeck@dwd.IN.gov Canica Strong 219-263-8418 CStrong2@dwd.IN.gov Albert Hairston: 574-213-4235 AHairston@dwd.IN.gov Jennifer Sery: 260-409-4070 Jsery@dwd.IN.gov Mark Kussmaul 765-427-5236 Mkussmaul@dwd.IN.gov 5.1- John Smith: 317-617-4584 JTSmith1@dwd.IN.gov 5.2- Vacant: 317-296-9722 5.3- Monica Frost: 317-864-7510 MCline1@dwd.IN.gov Staci Selke: 765-717-6549 Sselke@dwd.IN.gov Vacant: 812-746-7384 DerekSmith@dwd.IN.gov Adolfo Rudy : 812-350-7385 AOlivo@dwd.IN.gov Participant In Facility Selection Guidelines: 2012 No write ups No gang affiliation No violent or sex offenses Application Process Case manager referral to IDOC for approval 2016 Re-Entry classes, PEN Products or Special Programs Within 18 months of Expected Release Date Case manager referral to local coordinator 4
Participant Parole/Probation Selection Process 2012 N/A 2016 Good conduct and Parole guidelines history Placed on the referral sheet by parole district Complete appropriate paperwork given by re-entry coordinator and parole agent Attend class in a group or individual session to be decided by the parole agent and re-entry coordinator Take away information for each client: Elevator Speech Workable Resume Confidence Mentor Job search skills Possible business contacts 5
Take away information for each business Pool of clientele Pre-screened/coached clients Additional staff for training/coaching for up to a year after hire WOTC/Federal Bonding Lower turnover rates Participant Training HIRE Academy HIRE Academy Orientation HIRE Academy Module 1- Application, Resume and Interviewing HIRE Academy Module 2- Successful Work Habits HIRE Academy Module 3- Community Reintegration-Resources Supplemental Module 1- Conflict Resolution Supplemental Module 2- Financial Literacy Supplemental Module 3- Digital Literacy Supplemental Module 4- Assessments 6
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors come into the local WorkOne Office Referrals for Dual Case Management come from email or direct contact from HIRE coordinator or VR Jointly work with clients to reduce barriers with services such as: Disability Accommodations Education and Training Opportunities Short-Term Transportation Supports Employment Services (Preparation, Placement and Supports) Selection Process Career Assessment Skills Inventory HIRE Academy Job Ready HIRE Coordinator Placement Employer Contact Employer Assessment Available Job Openings Profile Job Opening Job Matching 7
Placements Retention Rate Avg. Wage 2351 95% $10.16 Placements Retention Rate Avg. Wage 1678 98% $10.53 8
Offense Alcohol 2% 2% 5% 8% Drugs Battery Child Support Child Molestation 27% 35% Common Nuisance Abuse/Neglect Forgery/Fraud Robbery/Theft HTV 3% 1% 0% 1% 3% 13% Sex Other Field of Employment 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 3% 6% 3% 2% 3% 5% 0% 53% 3% 1% 14% Production Restaurant Automotive Services Landscaping/Lawncare Farmhand Warehouse Maintenance Sales Customer Service Custodial Construction Retail Office Logistics Medical Other 9
Referral Source Client Referral/Walk In 1% Community Corrections 12% DOC Facility Home Detention/Monitoring 14% 34% Parole Partner Referral 5% PEN Products 0% 8% 23% 3% 0% Probation WorkOne Work Release 1% 0% 1% 3% Transportation Bicycle Cab/Uber 5% Scooter 37% Walk 30% Extended Family/Acquaitance Close Family/Friend Bus 23% 10
Gender 19% Male Female 81% Education Level More Than 12 Years 21% Less Than 12 Years 15% Less Than 12 Years HSD/HSE More Than 12 Years HSD/HSE 64% 11
Veteran Status 4% Yes No 96% 0% 2% 1% 1% Race African American Caucasian 34% American Indian Hispanic Two or More 62% Did Not Self-Identify 12
Sit on boards for many Re-Entry Coalitions/Networks Sit on DOC Board Create program for a number clients to receive free glasses Attend the annual Halloween Forum for registered sex offenders Sit on the Transportation Initiative Board Coordinate free hair/makeover for interviewees for Harbor House from a local salon If we really want to make positive changes in the exoffender population, why don t we put them to work and make taxpayers out of them? 13
Carrie Heck HIRE Program Director 812-549-8634 CHeck@dwd.IN.gov John T. Smith HIRE Program Coordinator Region 12 317-617-5484 JTSmith@dwd.IN.gov Monica Frost HIRE Program Coordinator Region 12 317-864-7510 MCline1@dwd.IN.gov 14