Re-Entry Council Subcommittees

Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Committee

The Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Committee (FBCI) focuses on strengthening partnerships with faith-based organizations and collaborates on initiatives that will enhance our community. The goal is to utilize the unique network of churches and non-profit community organizations to address the needs of returning citizens.

Meetings

3rd Monday every month at 9 a.m.

Hampton Roads Re-Entry Employment Committee

The Hampton Roads Re-Entry Employment Committee (HRREC) identifies and promotes strategies that assist people with criminal backgrounds to gain and maintain employment. It also:

• Develops partnerships
• Develops ways to implement innovative strategies
• Identifies and promotes best practices
• Sponsors training and job fairs
• Utilizes and shares respected publications

Meetings

3rd Tuesday every other month at 9 a.m.

Juvenile Re-Entry Committee

The Juvenile Re-Entry Committee brings people together to strengthen, collaborate and address issues with our youth. Our goal is to prevent juvenile justice involvement by increasing parental participation, strengthening families and communities, increasing awareness of services and developing strategies to reduce recidivism.

Meetings

2nd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is responsible for the strategic planning of the Norfolk Reentry Council. This group is tasked with developing the mission, vision and goals, identifying long-term strategies and organizing major events such as topical Town Hall Meetings and a statewide Re-entry Collaboration Summit.