Community support teams increased in size and length of time they can assist tripled to 90 days
The provincial government is adding members to a Prince George-based team dedicated to easing offenders' transition back into society once they've served their time in jail and tripling the number of days the group can provide that support.
The teams will also be able to provide support for 90 days, up from the previous 30 that the original five, which includes the one in Prince George, had been limited to when they were first launched in 2019. "But people discharged from prison face so many challenges, from navigating health care to getting a roof over their heads. Often, people have lost homes, jobs, family and some social skills during incarceration. Starting over can be overwhelming and triggering."
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