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Physical Health
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- need for follow-up care or referrals to community-based healthcare providers
- need for transitional medication supply
- need for medical discharge summary to follow-up provider
- eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Disability (SSDI)
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- clinician
- corrections counselor
- specialized benefits counselor
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- corrections medical records
- community-based medical records
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Substance Abuse
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- ongoing treatment needs
- changes in attitudes and behaviors
- motivation and readiness for treatment
- availability and proximity of community-based treatment providers
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- corrections counselor
- treatment program staff
- community-based substance abuse / addiction service providers
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- presentence investigation
- institutional treatment and behavior records
- community-based substance abuse treatment records
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Mental Health
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- need for inpatient or outpatient mental health services upon release
- need for medication supply (at least 2 weeks)
- eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Disability (SSDI)
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- corrections counselor
- mental health clinician
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- community-based mental health records
- corrections mental health records
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Family Relationships
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- sources of family and social support
- family’s service needs
- protective social services issues
- appropriateness of family reunification
- need for victim and family member notification and information regarding release
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- corrections counselor
- family services specialist
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- community-based child and family services records
- family members
- institutional behavior records
- victim impact statement
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Housing
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- eligibility for public housing assistance programs
- appropriateness of transitional living programs for people with disabilities, mental health or substance abuse problems
- access to appropriate housing
- access to transportation upon release
- feasibility, safety, and appropriateness of living with family members
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- corrections counselor
- housing specialists
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- community-based housing providers
- family members
- public housing authorities
- human services agencies
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Employment & Education
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- possession of / application for social security card, birth certificate, identification
- eligibility for work release
- desired areas of employment
- certifications and skills acquired during incarceration that may aid in job placement
- availability of One-Stop Career Centers and community-based employment resources
- availability and appropriateness of employers in the community that hire people with criminal records
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- corrections conuselor
- educational and vocational program staff / specialists
- community workforce and employment service providers
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- vocational and educational program participation
- workforce boards, Department of Labor certification boards
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Financial Status
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- eligibility for TANF, supplemental security income, food stamps, and other benefits
- earnings potential (given criminal history / convictions)
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- corrections counselor
- employment specialist
- specialized benefits counselor
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- employment records
- program participation
- community-based medical and mental health records
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Recidivism Risk
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- treatment program completion
- changes in attitudes and behavior
- risk to public safety
- recommendations and conditions for release
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- corrections counselor
- community-based partner staff
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- pre-sentence investigation report
- court report
- police report
- criminal history
- prior institutional history
- institutional behavior records
- program participation
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