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Backup Documents 04/10/2018 Item # 4E 4E PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, every person is endowed with human dignity and value, and redemption and second chances are American values; and, WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that over 620,000 individuals returned to their community from state and federal prisons in 2016, including 31,957 from Florida; and, WHEREAS, individuals with a criminal history face significant barriers such as the inability to find housing, employment or education, volunteer in their community, and pay significant debt that arises because of their conviction and incarceration; and, WHEREAS, these barriers prevent the 65 million Americans with criminal records from contributing fully to their families and communities, and can contribute to recidivism, which increases victimization and decreases public safety; and, WHEREAS, the Second Chance Act of 2007 has provided reentry services to over 137,000 people in 49 states and the District of Columbia since its passage April 9, 2008; and, WHEREAS, April 21 is the anniversary of the death of Charles Colson, a longtime Collier County resident, who used his second chance following his incarceration to found Prison Fellowship, the nation`s largest outreach to prisoners and their families; and, WHEREAS, the designation of April as Second Chance Month can contribute to increased public awareness about the challenges faced by those who have paid their debt, and opportunities for individuals, employers, congregations, and communities to extend second chances. NOW THEREFORE be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that April be designated as SECOND CHANCE MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of April 2018. �� SII ,8/1, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4COLLIER CO TY, FLORIDA I ,) 1-,r,'{nguV)M_ ANDY SOLI , CHAIRMAN DRISO \ all , k. : - 1 - FLLUWSI JR 4E RS OR \ G1 - OS A I — (---4- ,.......___, D B " C R M I_ A \ D \ CARC RAI ON .,..:, , .„ .,. ., ,.„ ., ,,.,. . .._ 2:,,,. :„. ., L,,,oi,6 .. .._, ...k.. .. ,,m0- 4E �ee �er t'ose, ire priov PFPKF 44180 Riverside Parkway • Lansdowne,VA 20176 1.800.206.9764 SON 111111 r L LI LOWS H I P KAROLE DAVIS 23381,, Pi St 10-1 office: . • - prtsor.fellowsh,p o,g emo+I I -- I. 4 1111.11 .,. O -o -- , 13 0 '':' '• .. ,,.,- .... .. . ... „. .-irt::. 5, t.':' ..,, ';',.'.e cr us NJ . . ,. o o - c •••,, , . i ft i . if* a,`"" ? cl • ;i.. L-,,'.05' cL. , i 4,rerso-At.* "...' :, .., . . .. . , ,, cr .z... , . . to -, ,,,• ' ft kt ... .4g0. IA i :AI:). 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Prison Fellowship was founded in 1976 by Charles Colson,a former aide to President Nixon who served seven months in federal prison for a Watergate-related crime.Today we strive to make prisons safer and more rehabilitative,advance criminal justice reforms,and support prisoners,their families,and their communities. IN-PRISON PROGRAMS Prison Fellowship staff and volunteers are in hundreds of correctional facilities nationwide,sharing the Gospel,spreading hope,and teaching life-changing classes.Through our evangelism events,we introduce incarcerated men and women to a new future in Christ and nurture their spiritual growth with Bible studies and intensive discipleship courses.We also offer a holistic set of life-skills classes,mentorship opportunities,and reentry programs to prepare prisoners to be leaders in their communities-whether inside or outside of prison.As a result,we are seeing prisoners use their sentences as a time to grow,change,and find a new,positive life path with Prison Fellowship staff and volunteers as their guides. PRISON FELLOWSHIP ACADEMY." Located at 78 sites in 27 states,the Prison Fellowship Academy takes incarcerated men and women through a holistic life transformation spanning weeks or months,where they are mentored by Prison Fellowship staff and volunteers to lead lives of purpose and productivity inside and outside of prison.A cornerstone program of Prison Fellowship,the Academy guides participants to identify the life-controlling issues that led to their incarceration and take responsibility for harm they have caused to the community.The Academy specifically target, criminal thinking and behavior,life skills,addictions,victim impact,and prosocial culture change,with the goal of developing prisoners who have leadership potential to serve as positive peer mentors and supporters of constructive prison culture throughout prison systems. Those who complete the program and are preparing for release have the opportunity to connect to post-release resources and support in metropolitan areas. THE URBAN MINISTRY INSTITUTE (TUMI) TUMI is an intensive theological training course,offered by Prison Fellowship in conjunction with World Impact,that teaches and equips prisoners to become Christian leaders in prisons and in the urban communities to which many of them will return. Launched in prisons ;n 2007,TUMI is currently active in 10 states and 42 prisons,serving both men and women,with more than 1,330 prisoners currently participating.Graduates of the program have both been recognized as leaders in their respective institutions and have made positive transitions back into their communities as spouses,parents,employees,and urban missionaries. PRISON FELLOWSHIP HOPE EVENTS In prison yards across the country,men and women are being introduced to the hope of Jesus Christ through one- and two-day Prison Fellowship Hope Events that feature a variety of inspirational speakers and musicians.While providing a brief respite from the challenges of prison life,these events give prisoners the chance to respond to Christ and take the next step of joining a faith community behind bars. 44180 Riverside Parkway•Lansdowne,VA 20176 • 1.800.206.9764 1?-4freA4)er tivse Ih bnSOh prisonfellowship.org .iI. 4E ANGEL TREE` Angel Tree serves incarcerated parents by providing a pathway For strengthening and restoring their relationships with their children and Families. Founded in 1982 by a former prisoner who witnessed firsthand the deep need for connection between prisoners and their children,Angel Tree has grown to become the largest national outreach to the children of prisoners. Prison Fellowship mobilizes local churches and community organizations to give approximately 300,000 children in all 50 states a gift,the Gospel message,and a personal message of love on behalf of their incarcerated parent.This simple act lets the child know that their parent in prison loves them and has not Forgotten them. In addition,many partner churches meet the physical,emotional,and spiritual needs of both children and Families through year-round ministry such as camping and mentoring.Through these ministry channels,Angel Tree shares the love of Christ with prisoners'children and families. ANGEL TREE CAMPING'" &SPORTS CLINICS Every year,scholarships provide a way For thousands of Angel Tree children to go to Christian summer camps,where they have the opportunity to have Fun,fellowship with their peers,build relationships with caring camp counselors,and experience the love of God in the great outdoors.At camp many children will make a first-time decision to trust in Jesus Christ or deepen their commitment to Him. Hundreds of children have the opportunity to attend free,one-day Angel Tree sports clinics,honing athletic skills arid developing character as they learn From positive,experienced coaches and athletes. WARDEN EXCHANGE"' Warden Exchange is an innovative,nine-month program that equips wardens to be transformative leaders in their facilities and in the wider corrections community.Through weekly live video conferences and three in-person residencies,we convene wardens from across the country for intensive training in best practices from some of the brightest thought leaders in criminal justice,law,business,and education. Participants graduate From the program with individualized action plans to bring restorative change to their facilities and fulfill their mandate to create safer,more rehabilitative correctional environments. ADVOCACY Prison Fellowship calls for Federal and state criminal justice reforms that help transform those responsible for crime,validate victims,and create a safe,redemptive,and just society. In particular, Prison Fellowship has worked with members of Congress to pass groundbreaking legislation that makes the criminal justice system more restorative,including:the Religious Freedom Restoration Act(1993),the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act(2000),the Prison Rape Elimination Act(2003),the Second Chance Act(2008),the Fair Sentencing Act(2010),and the establishment of the Charles Colson Task Force on Federal Corrections(2016),as well as a variety of state-level criminal justice reforms. In 2017,we worked with 60 other organizations to successfully convince the U.S.Senate to declare April"Second Chance Month."Prison Fellowship has also convened the Faith&Justice Fellowship,a group of state and national leaders motivated by their respective faith traditions to advance restorative values in the criminal justice system. v .. ,,,, ,. )1: r i `4 k. �. lf-- atw,o, ' s� t� �� -` I ' 44 '411 . 44180 Riverside Parkway•'L3' Lansdowne,VA 20176" - 1.800.206.9764 Ket e4 4 e't1Nose in risen orisonfellowship rg 4E STAT.= --) ROFI LE: illiti DR{SON Iiiir FL- LLOWSHIP INCARCERATION IN FLORIDA Number of state prisons: Total state prison population: I z9 96, 578 (Source: I DC) s,-..1;.p.ir:,e i-DC) 1 Recidivism rate after 1 Average cost to 1 Prisoners released in 2016: three years: I 1 incarcerate one person for 1 1 a year: I ' 25. 20/i° s19, 577 31 ,957 (Source: FDC) l' ' ' - ; la,_.., . . . ,,... it : ,:. ,.. — t)- ,. • 1111 , ., 4. , , . , .. • ( loak. ' ill' ' -i .4 . 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Warden Exchange*: , ' Hope Events: PRISON FELLOWSHIP ACADEMIES it in o,rer .n:. 10 , ,),Z numbe 0, icr cc on, 1,9cIlE-s Pr i ,:-.;,-. i-ollostv,hir A- icicr-n;o, ,irc .rlic -‘ive ono, term, ,,,4,ionce b-,,,ed p.'cr 101`• r"!ii, " lke rn,:‘,. 1r .VOrilen throp i h011,1,C lie tr ),1,,forrn 0.,or, p-o,:es, PArt,;:13 in'," iro,7„:.,ideci 07 ":-''• ;on 1-cl.owThin,-,1 rfr Ind vohic000'- to I( id ,‘„c,-,of puruc),,c,<3,-,c1 pr,xisIctivit, .n',d--, ,rd C`„!,,:7i.Of i 4E PRISON FELLOWSHIP'S IMPACT RESTORING PRISONERS Percentage of state and Prisoners enrolled in Prisoners enrolled federal prisons impacted: o10 Connection Classes: in Academies: 9 8 8 3 3 z 5 Hope Events in 2016 ( Angel Tree childrP n Angel Tree served in 2016: church partners: I 1 9 4 8 4 423 3 Warden Exchange I Prison Fellowship volunteers: 1 Annual value of donated participants: volunteer time: 3 1 61 1731 20 7 EXPANDING OUR FOOTPRINT OUR VISION FOR RESTORATION -e car r,'011.0 . rn.rheti. ,,r TE ; � , WHAT CAN YOU DO TODAY? • PRAY. lr<, • ADVOCATE • EMPLOY • MAKE VOLUNTEER t_e ir1 more at prisonfellowship.org. Int PRISON FELLO'VSHIP 4E White House Proclaims April 2018 as Second Chance Month March 31, 2018 by Prison Fellowship WASHINGTON, D.C.—Prison Fellowship,the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April 2018 as Second Chance Month, late Friday evening. "President Trump has taken a bold move in helping Prison Fellowship and more than 135 organizations fight for those who have paid their debt to society. The President is right to stand up for those who continue to face tens of thousands of barriers to education,jobs, housing and the things they need to lead a full and productive life," said James Ackerman,president and CEO of Prison Fellowship. "We are fighting for those 65 million Americans with criminal records— one in four adults—who wish to regain their dignity and make important contributions to society." "We applaud President Trump for recognizing and celebrating our returning neighbors. This proclamation gives us hope in our work to help people with a criminal record reach their God- given potential in life," said Craig DeRoche, senior vice president of advocacy and public policy. "The barriers placed on people who have paid their debt to society wastes human potential and adds to recidivism, ultimately jeopardizing public safety. By declaring April as Second Chance Month, this enables us to further educate Americans about these obstacles and work toward solutions that will unlock second chances and create more flourishing communities." Prison Fellowship also thanks U.S. Senators Rob Portman(OH)and Amy Klobuchar(MN)and U.S. Representatives Tony Cardenas(CA)and Jason Lewis(MN) for introducing Second Chance Month resolutions(S.Res.440 and H.Res.789). SECOND CHANCE MONTH Every person has dignity and potential. But one in four American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education,jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join with Prison Fellowship in celebrating "Second Chance Month" in April! Together we can unlock brighter futures for 65 million Americans who have repaid their debt to society. 4E Proclamations President Donald J. Trump Proclaims April 2018 as Second Chance Month Law & Justice Issued on: March 30, 2018 During Second Chance Month, our Nation emphasizes the need to prevent crime on our streets,to respect the rule of law by prosecuting individuals who break the law,and to provide opportunities for people with criminal records to earn an honest second chance. Affording those who have been held accountable for their crimes an opportunity to become contributing members of society is a critical element of criminal justice that can reduce our crime rates and prison populations,decrease burdens to the American taxpayer, and make America safer. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, each year, approximately 650,000 individuals complete prison sentences and rejoin society. Unfortunately,two-thirds of these individuals are re-arrested within 3 years of their release. We must do more--and use all the tools at our disposal --to break this vicious cycle of crime and diminish the rate of recidivism. For the millions of American citizens with criminal records, the keys to successful re-entry are becoming employable and securing employment. Beyond the income earned from a steady paycheck, gainful employment teaches responsibility and commitment and affirms human dignity. As a Nation, we are stronger when more individuals have stable jobs that allow them to provide for both themselves and their loved ones. I am committed to advancing reform efforts to prevent crime, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism. I expressed this commitment in my 2018 State of the Union Address and reinforced it by signing an Executive Order to reinvigorate the"Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry." In the spirit of these efforts, I call on Federal, State, and local prison systems to implement evidence-based programs that will provide prisoners with the skills and preparation they need to succeed in society. This includes programs focused on mentorship and treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues, in addition to job training. This month, we celebrate those who have exited the prison system and successfully reentered society. We encourage expanded opportunities for those who have worked to overcome bad decisions earlier in life and emphasize our belief in second chances for all who are willing to work hard to turn their lives around. NOW,THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as Second Chance Month. I call on all Americans to commemorate this month with events and activities that raise public awareness about preventing crime and providing those who have completed their sentences an opportunity for an honest second chance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty- second. DONALD J. TRUMP 4E .-4111 t 'r ;-•'• � /, SECO \ D Y/ -. �� CHANCE . / w >\1 U \ LOC < ING SECO \ D C -- A \ CES : T - E MOVEME \ T TO RECOG \ IZE DIGNITY A \ D 3 ILD BETTER COMML \ ITI FS PRISON EELI_O1A/SrHIP DE::_CLARFD APRIL. ,,q)1 ,/ f'\;; 1 HE I-' 1 k ST IjVE R ,[: ,, I CHANCE tv1ONTH, A NATIONAL_ EF FOR i TO }REDUCE BARRIE=RS IHA0 KEEP FORMERLY Iiv(.AR , FRATE.D AMFPIC AN FP. -,)M JCC:F SE_1 , '_Y REJOINING SOC Fr Everyone has inherent dignity and potential,but some 65 million Americans—or one in four adults—have a criminal MORE THAN .,f)::::.z) - record.Though many people with a criminal conviction have changed their values and mindsets,their record 48,00 f {1,t- art^me:., 4t. .,5'`1 continues to limit their access to education,jobs,housing, do u, it me,1 legal r..-- , and other things they need fora full and productive life. RESTRICTIONS , ;,I w s+ _, In addition to widespread social stigma,there are more than 48,000 documented legal restrictions on people with Unlocking Second Chances is a Prison Fellowship a conviction.We call this situation the"second prison." campaign to help build safer,more flourishing The second prison wastes human potential and adds to communities by removing the barriers that prevent people recidivism, ultimately jeopardizing public safety. who have paid their debt to society from reaching their full,God-given potential.Through awareness-building events,storytelling,and policy reforms,we affirm that THE SECOND PRISON people with a criminal record have the dignity and capacity WASTES HUMAN POTENTIAL to make important contributions to society. AND ADDS TO RECIDIVISM, Second Chance Month,a national effort to recognize the ULTIMATELY JEOPARDIZING dignity and potential of people with a criminal record, is key to this campaign.Its aim is to raise awareness of PUBLIC SAFETY. collateral consequences and provide second-chance opportunities to returning citizens. 4E BROAD COALITION LAUNCHES SECOND YOU CAN HELP UNLOCK SELOIW t,l-iAhi i CHANCE MONTH The first-ever Second Chance Month laid a great In 2017,Prison Fellowship worked alongside more than foundation for the future of the movement to build safer 70 organizations,including the NAACP,the Heritage communities through second chances.With your help Foundation,the ACLU,Americans for Prosperity,the Prison Fellowship will take the following steps: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,and • Recruit and engage additional partners to our broad- the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys,to promote based coalition,leveraging their networks to increase Second Chance Month.The campaign received widespread popular support for Second Chance Month ($125,000) coverage in media outlets reaching more than 146 million • Plan and execute national,multi-media public people.Prison Fellowship also organized 5K run/walks awareness campaigns in support of second chances that attracted more than 1,200 people in Colorado and (graduated$5 million to$7 million graduated investment Minnesota,equipped churches with a toolkit to host to achieve 25 percent saturation of American public) "Second Chance Sundays;'coordinated petitions,and • Organize additional Second Chances 5Ks(including a executed a social media campaign that increased traffic by virtual event accessible to anyone),fair-chance hiring 200 percent during Second Chance Month. events,and more to raise awareness and dismantle the second prison,and build a sub-grant fund to sponsor churches and other organizations hosting second chance events ($500,000) 7 ' I c, f �_i�,e t se_< ;y i i .sem.> >e o.,r1 • Mobilize churches to welcome returning citizens rr �� r<� through our Second Chance Sunday toolkit,film screenings,and deployment of our curriculum($400,000) �- , s,,H. !: ,c� --r ��•:(1 1 < • Support outreach to local,state,and federal policymakers to pass resolutions or proclamations making April Second Chance Month($300,000) 4G „�G:Y1 C-2.�✓W M'Y t c,.3'�' \ 17(eG"I f B.i=)'.71Q. Together,we can raise awareness of the second prison and 4L-10- ,-,.ier:c..<�.�; �. v�( �- L._>47 remove unnecessary barriers to success for people who T ime f ter;,+� e F �,�,,, '<:-� �;., _ ��, �� -e.55 have paid their debt to society.Ultimately we won't just t change perceptions of people with a criminal history—we'll -fl.,e. change the reality they encounter beyond the prison gates by ,,( :, >,z r,.c.,v giving them a second chance for a productive life,building safer,fairer,and more redemptive communities for all of us. Responding to Prison Fellowship and its dedicated partners and advocates,the U.S.Senate unanimously passed a S`"" e 7 �`�`7' `� `t` `i c' -17"" resolution officially declaring April 2017"Second Chance Month:'Co-sponsored by Senators Rob Portman,R-Ohio; f Amy Klobuchar,D-Minn.;James Lankford,R-Okla.;and +` =}P 4 Q _ 4 Richard Durbin,D-Ill.,the resolution"calls on the people �e s n r of the United States to observe Second Chance Month `' through actions and programs that promote awareness of sc>.ti eche. collateral consequences;and provide closure for individuals { I o 5. WEL opeci ('!' who have paid their debts." �,rt � o o� or tv�i4 +c we e_oi�1e_ l t.� The Colorado state legislature,the Maine state legislature, ;5��,, ,r e 4 c ? i Michigan Governor Rick Snyder,and St.Paul Mayor i ; Chris Coleman also declared April as Second Chance Month. "` " `` "` I r I""`"�eh ' fimillPRISON ll'