Reentry Simulation

*Free for ages 16+, registration required!

Free to attend, registration required. For ages 16+
Assume the role of a formerly incarcerated man or woman in the first month of their ‘post-release life’, and attempt to accomplish your weekly tasks.

By the end, you should gain an understanding of the significant obstacles men and women face during reentry.

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The Reentry Simulation highlights the challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into society.

The goal of this simulation is for participants to gain an understanding of the significant obstacles faced by men and women attempting to navigate the system upon their release from incarceration and returning home to their communities. To walk in the shoes of one who is returning home gives invaluable insight for [those] who are tasked with helping those individuals achieve a successful reentry.

Over the course of about 1.5 hours participants experience the first month of post-release life. Each participant assumes the identity of an ex-offender and receives a packet of materials, including a “Life Card.” The “Life Card” explains the reentrant’s criminal background, current living situation, current job situation, and the specific weekly tasks that must be accomplished in order to avoid the risk of being sent back to prison for non-compliance with the requirements of his or her supervised release. The simulation begins with an explanation and instructions from the facilitator and the reentrants then set out to try and navigate their new lives. Each week takes place in a 15-minute segment. There will also be time for discussion.

Please email Kendall Wright with any questions: a2VuZGFsbCAhIHdyaWdodCB8IHZpbmV5YXJkY29sdW1idXMgISBvcmc=
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