Criminal Justice Initiative The new Criminal Justice Initiative provides a host of services to individuals who are currently incarcerated in the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision system within the Elmira HUB.
ensure that individuals coming back into the community are connected with necessary community services like medical treatment, housing, parole, as well as other benefit and entitlement programs.
There are a variety of programs being provided through this grant, including: Peer Training curricula, one-on-one risk assessment sessions, and group educational sessions.
In order to more effectively deliver these programs, STAP has partnered with AIDS Community Resources (ACR). The facilities being served by STAP under this grant include: Elmira Correctional Facility, Cayuga Correctional Facility, and Southport Correctional Facility. ACR is currently covering services within the remaining three facilities: Butler Correctional Facility, Auburn Correctional Facility, and Five Points Correctional Facility.
In addition to these services, which are aimed at preventing new transmissions and providing education to at-risk individuals, this grant also provides Transitional Planning services for individuals who are HIV positive. Transitional Planning services help to
Broome County Reentry ABLE Program The Broome County Reentry ABLE (Advocacy, Betterment, Learning, Empowerment) Program is a program designed to assist men and women returning to Broome County from a NYS Correctional facility transition back into society. Our mission is to aid these individuals by addressing barriers which may be present inhibiting their stabilization and a smooth transition back to Broome County. We work closely with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to ensure that public safety is at the forefront of everything we offer. STAP’s programs aim to connect the returning men and women to needed services while they are still incarcerated. This in-reach allows for a thorough assessment to be completed,
appointments to be set, and a smooth transition during this critical period of reintegration. STAP’s dedicated staff provides Cognitive and Criminogenic Behavioral Programming through intensive case management services. Each individual participates in one or more of our stabilization programs which include: Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Recovery Coaching, Peer Mentoring, and Life Skills. As a matter of intake, direct links to STAP are provided to every participant allowing for the ability to participate in risk assessments, receive educational information, and HIV testing. 11