Alabama Governor Riley Wants State and Faith Groups to Help Ex-Prisoners Avoid Return to Crime

March 17, 2008 -- MONTGOMERY -- Alabama Governor Bob Riley wants the state to involve faith- and community-based organizations in helping prisoners who are returning to society so the ex-convicts avoid a relapse into a life of crime.

The Governor is launching a program called the Community Partnership for Recovery and Reentry, which will actively engage faith-based organizations and community groups to provide pre-release and post-release support for the ex-prisoners and the communities they are returning to as they complete their prison sentences.

"Every year, about 7,000 Alabamians return from prisons to our communities. Too many end up back in prison within a few years. It’s in everyone’s interest to help them successfully re-enter society and live as lawful citizens. Our faith-based organizations and community groups are among the most trusted and effective institutions when it comes to helping those in need. I want to make sure our state agencies are working together with these organizations so more ex-prisoners have a successful transition back into society," said Governor Riley.

Governor Riley called for partnering with faith-based organizations in a comprehensive prisoner re-entry program in Plan 2010, his second term agenda that he unveiled in 2006.

Governor Riley has appointed an advisory council consisting of leaders of several state agencies and faith-based groups to develop a statewide prisoner reentry strategy. The advisory council will hold its first meeting on Tuesday in Montgomery.

Source: Alabama Governor

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