Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP) Briefing Presented by: Alonzo T Galloway Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program/ Disabled Veterans Outreach Program WFB: Region 06 & 07 DOC: Region II

Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program Goals Reduce Recidivism Reduce Recidivism Reintegrate Incarcerated Veterans into Workforce Reintegrate Incarcerated Veterans into Workforce Provide Healthcare/Benefits Provide Healthcare/Benefits

Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program Objective Pilot provides direct services through a case management approach while networking with federal, state, and local resources as well as veteran support programs to reintegrate previously incarcerated veterans into the workforce. Pilot provides direct services through a case management approach while networking with federal, state, and local resources as well as veteran support programs to reintegrate previously incarcerated veterans into the workforce. Assistance provided within 6 months of separation from incarceration. Assistance provided within 6 months of separation from incarceration.

Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles Institutional Issues Institutional Issues Points of contact Points of contact Security clearances Security clearances Policy/procedure training Policy/procedure training Program disruptions / security issues Program disruptions / security issues Transfer of inmates / little or no notice Transfer of inmates / little or no notice Limited medicine supply upon release Limited medicine supply upon release

Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles Service Providers Service Providers Servicing offenders different vs. transitioning military personnel Servicing offenders different vs. transitioning military personnel Ability to gain security clearance Ability to gain security clearance Continuity of care / VA claim process Continuity of care / VA claim process Facility location Facility location Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Process Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Process

Best Practices and Strategies Establishment of Partnerships with DOL & VA Access to correctional facilities Establishment of Partnerships with DOL & VA Access to correctional facilities Relocation of offenders closer to service provider Relocation of offenders closer to service provider Leverage of resources - substance abuse treatment, job training, etc. Leverage of resources - substance abuse treatment, job training, etc. Linkages bridge gaps to assist releasees to other states Linkages bridge gaps to assist releasees to other states Divert veterans to treatment programs vs. incarceration Divert veterans to treatment programs vs. incarceration

Other National Resources Other National Resources Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training 1,260 Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Specialists 1,260 Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Specialists 1,073 Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives 1,073 Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives 80 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs 80 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs 17 Veterans’ Workforce Investment Programs 17 Veterans’ Workforce Investment Programs

Regional and State Wide Contact Alonzo Thomas Galloway, DVOP/Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program Manager Alonzo Thomas Galloway, DVOP/Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program Manager Florida Crown Workforce Career Center 971 West Duval Street, Suite 101 Lake City, FL Florida Crown Workforce Career Center 971 West Duval Street, Suite 101 Lake City, FL (386) ext or 3122 (386) Fax (386) Fax web: web:

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