April 25, 2016

Correction Facility Collaboration Leads to Success Story

The Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) Re-Entry Unit facilitates many activities which provide opportunities for an offender to successfully transition from incarceration back to the community. The MCCF firmly believes that successful reentry is key to reducing recidivism and education programs are often a critical element for a successful return.

The MCCF Re-Entry Unit recently went an extra mile to support Inmate Anton Powell to obtain his General Educational Development (GED) tests and earn a Certificate of High School Equivalency. The successful collaboration, with MCCF staff and community volunteers, is an example of what is possible when a reentry focused system works collaboratively to support success.

Read Powell’s complete GED Success Story