1. The Using the Three C’s “For Effective ReEntry” Developed by: Kim Carter Founder/CEO Time for Change Foundation San Bernardino, California, USA © Proprietary Rights Reserved DO NOT DUPLICATE UCLA – Critical Race studies The Challenges and Successes of Providing Reentry Services March 11, 2010

2. Purpose of Presentation To understand violence and crime as a disease To present a community-driven model to reduce incarceration and recidivism To examine what people are reentering

3. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Local Statistics Crime - Type 200520062007 Murder584837 Rape725041 Robbery912904862 Aggravated Assault 153014681017 Since the inception of “Operation Phoenix” in 2006 we have seen a dramatic decrease in violent crime in the targeted areas.

4. San Bernardino & Neighboring Cities Local Statistics City Parolees Drug Offenders Prison Cost: 46K/year Treatment Cost: 22K / year Savings San Bernardino 2594 85139,146,000 $ $18,722,000$20,424,000 Fontana 665 24011,040,000 $ $5,280,000$5,760,000 Rialto 702 1778,142,000 $ $3,894,000$4,248,000 Total Savings = 30 million dollars…What could we do with that????

5. Disease Components (Incarceration) Epidemiological Model Environment Host Agent

6. The Epidemic Component #1 - Environment Education Students are not graduating Discrimination in accessing higher education Schools are underfunded Housing Affordable housing non-existent Low - Homeownership Not enough transitional housing City ordinances prohibiting group homes for those re-entering from prison Employment High unemployment rate Lack of jobs and/or training for youth 12 – 18 years old Homelessness Family Structure - broken, fragmented, no support Dis-investment in Communities = HIGH CRIME RATE

7. The Epidemic Component #2 - Host (Person Affected) Lack of family support Foster care Juvenile support Low Socio-economic status Inter-generational Poverty Marginalized in society Poor mental health Repeatedly exposed to violence, drugs and death Loss of hope for a bright future Disenfranchised Addicted to drugs and/or alcohol Victim of mental and physical abuse Molestation or incest Domestic Violence Inadequate opportunities to heal and/or recover from various abuses

8. The Epidemic Component #3 - Agent (Criminal Justice System) Police Not trusted in the community Corruption and lack of accountability Law & order indoctrination ( belief system) The Legal System Disproportionate sentences for poor people of color Disproportionate sentence for non violent offenses Unequal justice under the same law Prisons (state and federal) Inmates are: Stripped of Self-Esteem and community awareness Not prepared for re-entering the community Not welcomed back into mainstream society after incarceration The Government – (Politicians) “Get tough on crime”…..rhetoric during election time Hesitant about getting “smart on crime” for fear of looking “soft on crime”

9. Perspective: Hard Truths… Where is society’s focus?? Always follow the money $$$$$$$$

31. UC Merced..still under construction…

32. Perspective: Hard Truths… Crime is not the cause of a community dying… it is the sound of a community dying The Government….in and of itself…will not save a community from dying The police….in and of itself…cannot save a community from dying You cannot arrest …..nor vote….. away a …… Societal Dis-order…….

33. There’s an Elephant in the Living Room… Hunger and Homelessness Lack of Health Care Access 50% unemployment rate for youth 14 -21 yrs old Lack of conflict-resolution skills (mediation) Few resources for prevention and intervention Failing public school system Lack of parenting Teen Pregnancy Without “Quality of Life” …….there is no respect for life……

34. Re-Entering What??? NIMBY ( Not in My Back Yard ) Institutional denial to housing Coveted employment discrimination Pay for Service Medical Services Underserved Community

35. What are we going to do about it? Focused Intervention & Prevention Community Dialogue & Planning Declare a “State of Emergency” Re-entry Program Capacity Building Garner Political Will Operation Phoenix- Model

36. OPERATION PHOENIX A three pronged approach to addressing solutions to Crime and Quality of Life Issues Host Agent Environment Prevention InterventionSuppression

37. Filling the Gap for a Healthy Community The Three C’s Collaborate – Coordinate - Cooperate Collaborate > With the Community, create model partnerships – Grassroots organizations, former prisoners and inter- government agencies. Build on existing assets in the communities that are being affected. Don’t re-invent the wheel!! Support community driven efforts, local activist and bridging social services directly to those in need.

38. Funding the Gap for a Healthy Community Coordinate > With the Community. For long term outcomes there needs to be continuous investment PREVENTION-after school programs, job training, mentoring and conflict resolution curriculums in the schools and bringing direct services to the community. INTERVENTION- identifying troubled youth, families in crisis and returning prisoners to coordinate appropriate services with case management. SUPPRESSION- Community policing, neighborhood watch and transparency in order to rebuild trust in the community. Police Activities League for youth oriented events.

39. Filling the Gap for a Healthy Community Cooperate With the community….government, private sector and the medical professionals must work together. Stop the Blame Game! There needs to be a universal respond to this disaster. (expose) The Big Picture…None of Us…..is as smart as All of Us. The Community must be a part of the process from beginning to end in order for the solution to work. Empowering People = People Power = Social Change

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