Officials from Montgomery County, Maryland, issued a press release announcing that the county Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will be working with the Vera Institute to enhance its jail reentry services for returning offenders by building on family and social supports.

“We are honored to be selected to participate in this program and to partner with the Vera Institute which has developed and supported evidence-based correctional programs throughout the country for almost 50 years,” said DOCR Director Arthur Wallenstein. “Ultimately, programs that strengthen families and communities also reduce recidivism, save taxpayer money and enhance public safety.”