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PRICELESSPRICELESS
A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM
A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM
REDEMPTION
Cost…$ 750,000
Cost…$20 Million
An Arc of Covenants
A STATEWIDE POLICY VICTORY
A STATEWIDE POLICY VICTORY
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As of 2006, it is estimated that at least nine million people are
imprisoned worldwide.
As of 2006, it is estimated that at least nine million people are
imprisoned worldwide.
California has the 3rd largest prison systemCalifornia has the 3rd largest prison system
In the world!!!
1st - China1st - China22ndnd - U.S. - U.S.
3rd - California3rd - California
FACTFACT
Total offenders under
CDCR jurisdiction:
Total offenders under
CDCR jurisdiction:FACTFACTFACTFACT
309,476309,476Up by 7,928
from last year
2005-2006 Budget:2005-2006 Budget:
$7.4 billion $7.4 billion
Avg. yearly cost to taxpayers:Avg. yearly cost to taxpayers:
Per inmate - $34,150
Per parolee - $4,067
Per inmate - $34,150
Per parolee - $4,067California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), First California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), First Quarter 2006 Fact and FiguresQuarter 2006 Fact and Figures
Over 95% Over 95% Are Returning to our
NeighborhoodsAre Returning to our
Neighborhoods
FACTFACT
BROTHERSBROTHERS
MOTHERSMOTHERS
SISTERSSISTERS
FATHERFATHERSS
CHILDRECHILDRENN
Los Angeles 33%33%
San Diego 8%8%
San Bernardino 7%7%
Riverside 7%7%
Orange 5%5%
Top 5 Reentry Counties
Top 5 Reentry Counties
14% Are 14% Are Returning To Returning To Areas In The Areas In The
Inland EmpireInland Empire
FACTFACT
San Diego County…San Diego County… FACT
First of 3 California counties targeted for implementation of the Senate Bill 618 pilot program.
First of 3 California counties targeted for implementation of the Senate Bill 618 pilot program.
Recognized for its worsening health related issues…Recognized for its worsening health related issues…
MisdiagnosesMisdiagnoses
Limited Access to HealthcareLimited Access to Healthcare
Mental IllnessMental Illness
The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation projects an increase…
The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation projects an increase…
The situation is not getting The situation is not getting betterbetterThe situation is not getting The situation is not getting betterbetter
TO MORE THAN 190,000 TO MORE THAN 190,000
BY 2011BY 2011
FROM 170,000+ INMATESFROM 170,000+ INMATESFROM 170,000+ INMATESFROM 170,000+ INMATES
FACTFACT
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47% Return to Prison47% Return to Prison
Within 2 Years of ReleaseWithin 2 Years of ReleaseReturn rate (per 100 average daily population) as parole violatorReturn rate (per 100 average daily population) as parole violator
FragmenteFragmented Familiesd FamiliesFragmenteFragmented Familiesd Families
Barriers to Success…
Mental Illness
Communicable Disease
Substance AbuseSubstance AbuseSubstance AbuseSubstance Abuse
Illiteracy
Unemployment
LIMITED ACCESS TO RESOURCESLIMITED ACCESS TO RESOURCES
HomelessnessHomelessness
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A Holistic ApproachA Holistic Approach
A Theory for ChangeA Theory for Change
Son’s City Reentry Management Systems
Son’s City Reentry Management Systems
We Serve…We Serve…
Our Targeted Populations in Southern California, including:
Our Targeted Populations in Southern California, including:
• Inmates• Parolees and Probationers• Recovering Addicts • Mental Health Patients• Veterans
• Inmates• Parolees and Probationers• Recovering Addicts • Mental Health Patients• Veterans
…and their family members…and their family members
• Faith-based Non-profit Organization
• Systems based on Bible tenets
• No proselytizing (unless requested)
• Faith-based Non-profit Organization
• Systems based on Bible tenets
• No proselytizing (unless requested)
…the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
The Unique Element of The Unique Element of FAITH…
Son’s City Reentry Management Systems
Son’s City Reentry Management Systems
We Offer a Faith-Based Approach to:We Offer a Faith-Based Approach to:• Intensive Intake/Assessment & Case Management
System
• Triangular Mentoring System
• Re-socialization System
• Policy and Institutional Change Advocacy System
• Relapse Prevention System
• Career Development System
• Leadership Training and Capacity Building System
• Intensive Intake/Assessment & Case Management
System
• Triangular Mentoring System
• Re-socialization System
• Policy and Institutional Change Advocacy System
• Relapse Prevention System
• Career Development System
• Leadership Training and Capacity Building System
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SCRMS CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
SCRMS CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
The combined experience of the corporate leaders of SCRMS exceeds 50 years. They also have sustained, extensive experience working with reentrants and other members of the underserved target population in much of Southern California.
The combined experience of the corporate leaders of SCRMS exceeds 50 years. They also have sustained, extensive experience working with reentrants and other members of the underserved target population in much of Southern California.
Rev. Victor D. Ramsey, Sr.
Founder and CEO
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Son’s City Reentry Management Systems
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HOW TO CONTACT USHOW TO CONTACT US
• Rev. Victor D. Ramsey, Sr. President/CEO
SON’S City Reentry Management Systems
26100 Newport Rd. Ste. A-12 Box 178
Menifee, California 92584
Phone: 951-378-0316; Fax: 951-679-3232
Email: [email protected]
• Rev. Victor D. Ramsey, Sr. President/CEO
SON’S City Reentry Management Systems
26100 Newport Rd. Ste. A-12 Box 178
Menifee, California 92584
Phone: 951-378-0316; Fax: 951-679-3232
Email: [email protected]