Corrections_Today_September_October_2023_Vol.85_No.5

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I n the pursuit of stronger and safer communities, the benefits of successful reintegration of individuals with criminal records to the workforce have developed into a proven and unique recipe for success — Reentry Gumbo. Right On Crime, unlike most chefs guarding their secret recipes, is generously sharing the ingredients and techniques behind this successful initiative. As crime adversely affects businesses across the nation, engaging in effective reentry programs becomes essential to rebuilding lives and safeguarding our communities.

Employer engagement key Drawing inspiration from Louisiana’s renowned cuisine, Gumbo, the Reentry Gumbo workshop centers around a key ingredient — Employer Engagement. Just like the diverse mix of ingredients in a gumbo, success ful reentry is a complex blend. Led by a former probation and parole officer, Scott Peyton, and often co-presented with a local probation and parole reentry manager, the workshop walks participants through the process of utiliz ing available resources to create the recipe for successful

Gumbo: Adobe Stock/HLPhoto; Recipe card: Adobe Stock/StockHype; Circle photo opposite page courtesy Scott Peyton

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