The Louisville Day Reporting Center in Kentucky proudly experienced an increased number of program completions during 2018. The center provides non-residential reentry programming for offenders referred from the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. The number of satisfactory completions in 2018 rose by nearly 14% over the previous year, with the Center celebrating 48 program graduations in 2018.
“We are proud to provide evidence-based programming, which helps participants change their lives in a positive way,” said Andrew Young, Area Manager, Central Region for GEO Reentry Services. “The staff at the Louisville Center works hard to establish productive lifestyles, make the community safer, and serve local law enforcement agencies.”
In addition to celebrating an increased graduation rate, the Louisville Center also takes pride in having achieved an employment rate of approximately 72%. Chris West, Program Manager at the Louisville DRC, attributes the favorable rate to employers who are willing to work with the population and the facility having a strong partnership with Work Ready agencies that provide soft skill training and job coaching in the Louisville area.
“We are very pleased to see an increase towards positive change happening with our participants,” said Mr. West. “It is rewarding to see so many participants embracing the program. There is a definite change of willingness to make better decisions at the end of the program and to interact with the staff who deliver the services in a respectful manner.”
The Louisville DRC provides a program of reentry services to male and female participants based on cognitive therapy treatment principles, including Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), case management, and a life skills program. The comprehensive life skills program includes substance abuse education and assistance with securing employment along with resume writing, job coaching, and interview skills practice. Participants also engage in community service at Goodwill Industries nearby.
We look forward to continued success in 2019, encouraged by the positive impact GEO Reentry programming is having in the lives of participants as they return to the community.
