Correctional Support Program News Today

JEFFERSONVILLE - Sheriff Scottie Maples is thrilled to announce the Clark County Sheriffs Offices partnership with Thrive RCO is receiving the prestigious Indiana Recovery Works Integrated Reentry and Correctional Support

Each jail will receive up to $500,000, which will go towards resources such as peer support five days a week.

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—A small group of community leaders gathered Thursday, August 11, at the Delaware County Jail to announce the launch of the Integrated Reentry and Correctional Support Program (IRACS). IRACS, which has successfully been launched as a state pilot program in ­­­­five counties, was first discussed in 2020, when the city and county met to discuss priorities for ARP funding. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders were quickly identified as pressing needs, and a t...

Nearly all eligible inmates at the Delaware County jail are taking part in a peer coaching state pilot program. Five Indiana counties are trialing the method aimed at helping substance abuse disorders and supporting people during and after incarceration.

The addiction recovery and reentry program will soon come to Delaware County, thanks to a $472,000 grant from Mental Health America Indiana and the Indiana Forensic Support Services.