Bill > LD1844

This bill establishes a comprehensive reentry services program for residents of correctional facilities in Maine, designed to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into their communities. The program, to be implemented within available resources by the commissioner of corrections, will offer services across five key areas: health and wellness (including access to MaineCare and veterans' benefits, and substance use disorder treatment), financial literacy and planning (such as banking, budgeting, and credit management), employment preparation (resume writing, job searching, obtaining licenses and certifications, and housing assistance), community and family integration (voter registration, access to community support programs, and relationship skills training), and technology training (computer literacy and online safety). The goal of these services is to provide incarcerated individuals with practical skills, resources, and support that can help them successfully reintegrate into society, potentially reducing recidivism and improving their chances of stable employment and personal development.

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