What exactly is re-entry court?

Question

I read it in the newspaper all the time, but it's never really explained what it is?

Answer 1

Reentry programs are reintegrative services that prepare out-of-home placed juveniles for reentry into the community.

"Reentry courts are specialized courts that help reduce recidivism and improve public safety through the use of judicial oversight. The responsibilities generally assigned to reentry courts include: (1) review offenders' reentry progress and problems: (2) order offenders to participate in various treatment and reintegration programs; (3) use drug and alcohol testing and other checks to monitor compliance; (4) apply graduated sanctions to offenders who do not comply with treatment requirements; (5) provide modest incentive rewards for sustained clean drug tests and other positive behaviors."

"The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Model Program Guides", Development Services Group : http://www.dsgonline.com/mpg_non_flash/reentry_court.htm