State / Prisons Legislators approve 800k contract to support Birmingham reentry efforts Alabama lawmakers approved an $897,596 contract to provide housing services for Birmingham Day Reporting Center participants. Mary Claire Wooten / March 10, 2026
Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviews progress, weighing housing and job barriers The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities. Mary Claire Wooten / September 17, 2025
Alabama Reentry Commission releases final report The commission released its final report ahead of the group's continuation as a task force to continue monitoring progress. Mary Claire Wooten / June 3, 2025
Reentry Alabama explores issues threatening the recidivism rate Reentry Alabama continues to discuss ways to support former inmates by improving reintegration processes. Mary Claire Wooten / September 18, 2024
Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session. Jacob Holmes / August 28, 2024