$1.9 million going towards helping incarcerated people when returning to NC communities

NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — A $1.9 million investment from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has been announced to support local reentry councils working to assist formerly incarcerated people returning to North Carolina’s communities.

There are currently 17 established local reentry councils in operation, serving 19 North Carolina counties.

“It’s critical that we meet people leaving incarceration with the services they need to be successful and avoid returning to prison or jail,” said Ishee. “This funding to support these councils will help build safer communities in North Carolina.  It represents a major step forward in our goal to serve all 100 counties with local reentry councils.”

Local reentry councils are alliances of community organizations that work collaboratively to support formerly incarcerated people with necessary services like housing, transportation, employment, treatment and much more.

By pooling community resources and working together, these councils can help provide greater levels of support to justice-involved people, even in areas where resources are scarce, according to a press release.

Brunswick County and Pender County are two of the 27 counties receiving funds.