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Portal Houston is a centralized re-entry

initiative that provides a comprehensive community-based

continuum of care for formerly incarcerated women, supporting

their goals for successful

reintegration.

INTRODUCING PORTAL HOUSTON

DEFINING THE PROBLEM

CONTRIBUTING

FACTORS Untreated traumatic events trigger a predictable pattern of self-destructive behavior

Resort to drug-related, poverty-driven crimes

Mental health – 73% Sexual Abuse – 57.2%

COSTS

17 to 37.5 percent of every healthcare dollar is spent combating the effects of violence and abuse

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF VICTIMIZATION

Improve reintegration success and reduce recidivism for female offenders

PROJECT GOAL

Completion rate of 80%

Recidivism reduced from 47.2% to 8%

Improved mental health outcomes

OBJECTIVES

METHODS: THREE-TIERED APPROACH

• Opportunity for intensive intervention with high risk population

• Full assessment can be done at in-take

• Trauma education delivered by specially trained professionals

• Become acclimated to support group environment, reduced stigma

• Mental health intervention becomes a part of continuing care plan

• Accessibility is increased through re-entry initiative

• Referrals are prescreened and motivated to finish

• Trauma recovery can become preventative

Pre-Release Trauma Recovery Groups

• Intake assessments

• Group trauma therapy

• Legal and social service advocacy

PHASE I

PHASE II Re-entry

Coaching with Service

Linkages

• Holistic treatment of core services

• Pre-release coaching in problem solving and goal setting

• Expanded support networks

Full Recovery with Community Support

• Collaborating partners

• Mental health, housing, employment

• Follow-up assessments

PHASE III

Gender specificHolisticEvidence basedCollaborative

Scientifically validated and reliable in correctional settings

Qualitative and quantitative

Qualified internal and external evaluators

EVALUATION

Pre-test Assessments• Trauma Symptom Checklist

for Adults (TSC-40)

• Addiction Admission Scale

• Rosenberg Self-Esteem Test

Post-intervention Assessment

Six-month Assessment

Twelve-month Assessment

DATA COLLECTION TOOLS

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SUSTAINABILTY

Funding SourcesPrivate DonorsEcumenical SupportFoundation GrantsSAMHSA/Collaborators

Structural FactorsRaised standard for careEffective use of resources Additional referrals Synergy of changed lives

BUDGETRequested: $308,000 over three years

Major categories:

PersonnelContractorsCommunity Engagement InitiativeMaterialsTravel

Shared costs: $131,000

THE NEXT FOUR SLIDES ARE LEFT FROM THE EARLIER PRESENTATION. WE PROBABLY DO NOT NEED THEM BUT I DID NOT WANT TO DELETE THEM PREMATURELY

GAPS / BARRIERS

Core issue of victimization left unaddressed

Women are returning home without treatment

Few services in their communities Lack of knowledge or access to existing services

Need for full-service intervention.

RATE OF INCARCERATION FOR WOMEN IS GROWING

Source: Carson, E.A., Golineli, D. (2013) Prisoners in 2012, Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Justice Statistics :

1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2012

LOGIC MODEL

• Conduct Pre-Release Sexual Trauma Recovery Groups in 2 Correctional Facilities under the Prostitution Reform Program joint project of TDCJ and HCJ.

• Conduct Re-Entry Coaching Sessions producing a client contract with service linkages to the community, including, but not limited to, continuing trauma-informed care with mental health professionals.

• One-year follow-up to evaluate outcomes.

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