Re-entry

Strong Reentry Network Growing in Summit County (Part Three)

By: Katie Sobiech

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While working with ex-offenders, the Summit County Reentry Network (SCRN) and others have found a crucial missing piece in the “reentry puzzle”.  

This “revelation” is that not everyone fits the same mold, or needs the same treatment. Providing one standard treatment could actually cause more harm than good to people with different backgrounds, leaving them in worse-off situations. 

Each individual needs a tailored plan to fit their unique life situation and struggles. Putting everyone in the same category and treating them the same can be detrimental.  (more…)

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June 27, 2014
Re-entry

Strong Reentry Network Growing in Summit County (Part Two)

By: Katie Sobiech

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As discussed in Part One of this series, the Summit County Reentry Network (SCRN), Oriana House and others involved in the area of reentry are forming a very strong union to beat recidivism.

Instead of seeing so many of the approximately 20,000 people who are released from prison each year go right back, they are discovering how to help them become contributing members of society.
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June 20, 2014
Homelessness

Continuum of Care Continues Work to End Homelessness in Summit County (Part Three)

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By: Katie Sobiech

Some new and very positive things are on the horizon for housing in the Akron area. This week, on June 1st, a 60 unit permanent supportive housing facility built by Testa opened its doors, possibly changing the way transitional, supportive housing for the homeless will be done here in the future.

The facility has been specifically built for the chronically homeless, including six beds available for veterans.

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June 6, 2014