Literacy Volunteers - Winchester Area

Re-Entry Program

The Virginia Department of Corrections in cooperation with local jails establishes Re-Entry Programs to promote a more seamless transition into probation/parole and society. To date, there are 15 re-entry programs in the Commonwealth. The purpose of the program is to provide inmates with community resources, education and to identify areas of concern for possible relapse, thereby impacting recidivism.

In June of 2005, this program was established at the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center. Participants stay in the program for eight weeks. Topics include: Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Goal Setting, Financial Issues, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Substance Abuse, Problem Solving, Health Living, Self Esteem, Job Skills.

The majority of the individuals in this program will be living in our community. They have been incarcerated for varying amounts of time and this program is the last hurdle before returning to the community. Not all inmates participate in the Re-Entry program.

In March of 2007, Literacy Volunteers-Winchester Area offered to provide a class to the participants each rotation for a two hour period. Volunteers representing LV-WA provide information on available resources in the community and how to access those services. Integral to this concept is the use of the United Way’s Community Services Directory. The primary purpose of doing this outreach is to provide these individuals with information about the services of LV-WA and encourage them or their family members to take advantage of these services.


Re-Entry Program The Virginia Department of Corrections in cooperation with local jails establishes Re-Entry Programs to promote a more seamless transition into probation/parole and society. To date, there are 15 re-entry programs in the Commonwealth. The purpose of the program is to provide inmates with community resources, education and to identify areas of concern for possible relapse, thereby impacting recidivism. In June of 2005, this program was established at the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center. Participants stay in the program for eight weeks. Topics include: Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Goal Setting, Financial Issues, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Substance Abuse, Problem Solving, Health Living, Self Esteem, Job Skills. The majority of the individuals in this program will be living in our community. They have been incarcerated for varying amounts of time and this program is the last hurdle before returning to the community. Not all inmates participate in the Re-Entry program. In March of 2007, Literacy Volunteers-Winchester Area offered to provide a class to the participants each rotation for a two hour period. Volunteers representing LV-WA provide information on available resources in the community and how to access those services. Integral to this concept is the use of the United Way’s Community Services Directory. The primary purpose of doing this outreach is to provide these individuals with information about the services of LV-WA and encourage them or their family members to take advantage of these services. Training Requirements for Volunteers Orientation/Information Session 2 hours Top











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