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Former Inmate Graduates Re-Entry ProgramYou see people getting arrested and prison-bound on a regular basis on the news, but what happens to inmates after they are released?
You see people getting arrested and prison-bound on a regular basis on the news, but what happens to inmates after they are released?
And, more importantly, what’s being done to make sure former inmates don’t return to a life of crime? Sixty-five percent of Alaska's former inmates will return back to jail, and Jayson Buzby doesn’t want to be one of them. He's made a lot of bad choices, including a crime he committed that put him behind bars for four years. “I used a credit card that didn't belong to me,” said Buzby. “I was like, okay. I’m here, I’m not dead—there must be something more planned for me.” While in jail, Buzby changed with the help of the Alaska Native Justice Center's Re-Entry Program. Joined by 15 other men and women, program participants learned how to transition back into their communities. “It’s very important that we talk with them and they understand their own accountability for what their situation is,” said program manager Marti Greeson. Buzby said the program and the people in it helped him with his “inability to cope and deal with life” and won’t make excuses for the person he was or things he did. “I just take responsibility for it and most of the people have been willing to give me a chance,” he said. Buzby and others graduated from the re-entry program earlier this week. In order to prevent recidivism, workers with the re-entry program said the key is helping former inmates find jobs and housing. |
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Jayson Charles Buzby said on Friday, Nov 4 at 9:03 PM
Going to jail is most certainly a punishment but it is also a tremendous opportunity to take a look at your life and what led you there and to make the changes for a better life. Change comes from within, but there are a lot of resources and caring people to help you navigate down the road of success. Success is not a one time event, its a habit and way of life.
76462274alakan member of AA said on Friday, Nov 4 at 9:55 PM
The Wellness Court and 24/7 program saved me and my friends life for the best without facing jail time.If we rehabilitate people they have a greater chance of succeseeding instead of recycling them in the system and spending tax payers money to house and feed them.They have to spend money for their rehab and it keeps these kind of programs running.Also Marti is great!!
76462942nightperson said on Friday, Nov 4 at 11:35 PM
JCB, what a way to be seen on tv :) conGRADUlATIONS and happy "new-you". i always thought stolen cc = 1 maybe 2yrs, as long as person A didn't hurt person B? well you sound, and i hope you are, serious about this new stage of your life.
76464228jeremy said on Saturday, Nov 5 at 9:07 AM
i did time with Jayson Buzby, good for you jayson, keep your head up.
76477329Laurie Farmer said on Tuesday, Nov 8 at 10:10 AM
The best way to help a felon stay out of prison is give them a job. The prejudice of being a felon is always blocking employment. They can find their own housing and feed themselves with their own money. Once a person does their time, get over it. No one else in America is allowed to be prejudice. Why do convicted felons have to deal with it daily for the rest of their lives?
76612713Alan said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 9:22 AM
I am a felon and that is the reason i moved to where I am now is because no one would give me a chance. Well, I was wrong people are still doing the same thing where I am at now.People are extremely prejudice no matter what the felony. That is extremely wrong, give someone a chance to prove themselves on what they can do and not what they have done.
76728329lucille a lincoln said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 2:16 PM
I agree with laurie farmer, lets try to help instead of always putting them down sometimes we make big mistakes and have paid our dues,when they get our some do not have a place to go so they end up back in the system lets spend more money to help rehap in the prisons and also houses for transitions when they get out
76747062Anonymous said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 6:56 PM
Felons deserve the hand they have been dealt. Most good natured, kind hearted people will never and have never been to jail. The title felon is there to warn members of our community that these people are at risk and highly capable. Who wants these felons living in our neighborhoods and influencing our children and dating our daughters? NOT ME
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