PAPIS: Virginia Prisoner Reentry Program

Grant Program Information:PAPIS: Virginia Prisoner Reentry Program
Program Description:

This program, which is financed by a state appropriation and administered by the DCJS, supports prerelease and post incarceration professional services and guidance that increase the opportunity for, and the likelihood of, successful reintegration of adults upon release from prisons and jails into local communities. PAPIS programs incorporate research-informed recidivism reduction services into service delivery, with specific focus areas of assessing clients for risk and needs related to recidivism, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral programming, and job readiness and employment services. As a key element for successful reintegration of returning individuals, employment placement services are emphasized in the scope of service delivery by grant recipients.

Prerelease services are intended to prepare individuals for transition from incarceration to the community. Jail prerelease services may include assessment, reentry and transition planning, training, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, information and referral. Training programs focus on job readiness and employment skills, budgeting, consumer skills, family relationships, transition expectations, and related areas of value to individuals soon to be released. Prerelease services in state correctional institutions include assisting in delivering the Department of Corrections’ reentry programs, developing reentry and transition plans for difficult placement cases, and connection with community services soon after release.

Post Incarceration services are provided to individuals that have been recently released from incarceration and are intended to address the specific needs of individuals after release from prisons or jails to support successful reintegration into the community and sustain crime-free lifestyles. Risk, need, and recidivism reduction services include assessment, training, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, information, referral, job readiness, and employment services. Post incarceration services also assist individuals in obtaining stabilization and emergency services such as locating food, clothing, transportation, and shelter assistance.

Source of Funds:

State general funds

Amount Available:Amount varies
Purpose of Funds:This program, which is financed by a state appropriation and administered by the DCJS, supports prerelease and post incarceration professional services and guidance that increase the opportunity for, and the likelihood of, successful reintegration of adults upon release from prisons and jails into local communities. PAPIS programs are incorporating research-informed recidivism reduction services into service delivery, with specific focus areas of assessing individuals for risk and needs related to recidivism, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral programming, and job readiness and employment services. As a key element for successful reintegration of returning individuals, employment placement services are emphasized in the scope of service delivery by grant recipients.
Eligibility Requirements:Applicants may be public or private nonprofit entities. There are currently nine reentry services providers supported by these funds. The state appropriation is stable at this time but, until the appropriation is expanded, this grant program is not open to any but the current service providers.
Contact Information:
Grant Coordinator
Cynthia Nwarache
Reentry Coordinator
(804) 659-2264
 
Grant Monitor(s)
Patricia Shaw 
(804) 908-1749
 
DCJS Grants Administration
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
E-mail
Phone: 804.786.4000
Fax: 804.786.7231