l imited b udgets, l imited r esources: how to enhance adult education behind bars and after
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L IMITED B UDGETS, L IMITED R ESOURCES: HOW TO ENHANCE ADULT EDUCATION BEHIND BARS AND AFTER. The College of Lake County Adult Basic Education, GED & ESL. Presented by: Michele Vaughn , Associate Dean for Community Education PH: (847)543-2153 EM: [email protected] - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
LIMITED BUDGETS, LIMITED RESOURCES: HOW TO ENHANCE ADULT EDUCATION BEHIND BARS AND AFTER.
The College of Lake CountyAdult Basic Education, GED & ESL
Presented by: Michele Vaughn, Associate Dean for Community Education
PH: (847)543-2153 EM: [email protected] Warren Thomas, Repatriation Coordinator PH: (847) 543-2865 EM: [email protected]
From a local Perspective Lake County, Illinois
population 712,453
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Making a High School Diploma, GED and College more attractive than committing CRIME!
I am only one,But still I am one.I cannot do everything,But still I can do something;And because I cannot do
everythingI will not refuse to do theSomething that I can do. (John
Maxwell)
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2,000 people with criminal records are released from prison in America every day, according to the Department of Justice, and two-thirds of them will eventually end up back behind bars. 75 % of state inmates had not completed HS at the time of imprisonment and fewer than 3% had completed college ~ United Way Study
A Study by United Way: An American Human Development Project (2009)Identified~
The less education a person has, the more likely he or she is to be unemployed. A high school dropout is four times more likely to be
unemployed than a college graduate.
Nearly three-quarters of state inmates did not complete high school; fewer than three percent completed college or more.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Model Office
Course
Career Development
ABE / GED
Adult Basic Education, GED & ESL Partnership
with the Lake County Jail463 Enrolled Currently
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Leverage Resources
Literacy VolunteersRead to Me
Literacy Pilot (Connecting the
Family)
GED Tests fee Reimbursement System with Jail for every inmate
who complete all 5 components of
GED Tests.
Apply for Grants to provide scholarships
for ex-offenders.“Delayed But Not
Denied”Partner with other
agencies and apply for grants that will
demonstrate a diverse effort to marry resources that will help this
population.
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According to the Lake County Coalition to Reduce Recidivism - www.lakecountyil.gov/recidivism
~Over 225 ex-offenders return to Lake County each month.
~In Illinois, 2/3 of those released from prison are re-arrested.
~Lake County Cost of Incarceration: $82/day per defendant; $30,000 per year (Source: Lake County Sheriff’s Office).
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Student Transition Process – Please refer to the handout
Galvanizing Partnership Efforts with Community Stakeholders
Local Job Centers
• We Provide Monthly Expungement Workshops
• Host 3 times in an fiscal yearAverage attendance is 35 per workshopParticipants Include: College Recruitment, Prospective Employers, Career Services, Office of the State Appellate Defender Expungement Unit, Illinois Secretary of State and Ex-offender Speaker
• 2 day Job Search Course - [Illinois Work Net] Designed to address the needs of the market. Equip learners with up-to-date computer skills. Provide Resume & Interview writing workshops. Connect each inmate with Reentry specialist prior to transition / release.
• Career & Services, CLC
Start with your
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Galvanizing Partnership Efforts with Community Stakeholders
Waukegan Township’s “Reclaim Reconnect Reenter” Program
www.waukegantownship.com
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2007
290 ex-offenders
assisted by employment
specialist
95 obtained employment
99 obtained employment
309 ex-offenders
assisted by employment
specialist
2008
2009
327 ex-offenders
assisted by employment
specialist
73 obtained employment
Repatriation Project (2007 – Present)
Program Highlights
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114 Total Repatriates Served11 Dropped (attendance/disciplinary)101 Repatriates Completed Program
Goal:68% will be placed in educational / vocational courses, training, or
employed.
57% found suitable employment
12 % seeking a GED or Vocational program
85% remain crime free according to probation and records at the Lake County Jail.
Any Questions????
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