Comments on: Inmate Re-Entry Bill Re-Emerges http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:41:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Terri http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-183233 Terri Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:22:40 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-183233 How can the State of Florida expect inmates re-entering the community to be successful if they set them up immediately for failure? I have a good friend being released on 02/14/2013 that has a good plan to re-enter by leaving out of state to Texas where a stable home, financial support, a job and counseling are awaiting. Yet, Florida Department of Corrections refuses to let this inmate put their plan into action, even though it has been requested numerous times to various people the refuse to do the paperwork or take the time to help. So they would rather a person be homeless, without a job, or support then to see someone succeed. I believe that the entire system is a set up to fail for anyone re-entering in the state of Florida. I believe that there needs to be an entire overhaul of the system, and the release process for inmates to ensure and make the re-entry rate lower. Unless this is about making money I do not understand it. Thoughts… How can the State of Florida expect inmates re-entering the community to be successful if they set them up immediately for failure? I have a good friend being released on 02/14/2013 that has a good plan to re-enter by leaving out of state to Texas where a stable home, financial support, a job and counseling are awaiting. Yet, Florida Department of Corrections refuses to let this inmate put their plan into action, even though it has been requested numerous times to various people the refuse to do the paperwork or take the time to help. So they would rather a person be homeless, without a job, or support then to see someone succeed. I believe that the entire system is a set up to fail for anyone re-entering in the state of Florida. I believe that there needs to be an entire overhaul of the system, and the release process for inmates to ensure and make the re-entry rate lower. Unless this is about making money I do not understand it. Thoughts…

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-177417 David Huie Green Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:32:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-177417 REGARDING: "because I also realize that not all felonys adopt rehabilitive measures" Please expand on this statement David asking REGARDING:
“because I also realize that not all felonys adopt rehabilitive measures”

Please expand on this statement

David asking

]]> By: H. Earline Guida http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-177399 H. Earline Guida Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:54:16 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-177399 As a retired warden from another state, I agree with the perspective of alternative sentencing. More prisons are not the answer, but society's attention is diverted until it becomes one of their family members. Florida's sentencing laws should be revamped, also. I would much rather have a felon become a productive citizen instead of a out of pocket cost for taxpayers. I'm not in a dream world, because I also realize that not all felonys adopt rehabilitive measures and this can't be force (but should be offered). Thank you. As a retired warden from another state, I agree with the perspective of alternative sentencing. More prisons are not the answer, but society’s attention is diverted until it becomes one of their family members. Florida’s sentencing laws should be revamped, also. I would much rather have a felon become a productive citizen instead of a out of pocket cost for taxpayers. I’m not in a dream world, because I also realize that not all felonys adopt rehabilitive measures and this can’t be force (but should be offered). Thank you.

]]> By: kevin enfinger http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-176666 kevin enfinger Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:29:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-176666 its easy. look at the statistics. we have peopel incarcerated ove stupid crimes. we have people in prison for 5 years for habitual driving while suspeded license. yes they should be punished, but prison? we have people in there for criminal mischief. one of the lowest felonies you can recieve when the damage is $1k or more. we have all these petit non violent crimes in there sucking tax dollars but the serious crimes often get away on probation and then never do time because they sell drugs to pay it off. i mean the guidlines is were it needs to start. its easy. look at the statistics. we have peopel incarcerated ove stupid crimes. we have people in prison for 5 years for habitual driving while suspeded license. yes they should be punished, but prison? we have people in there for criminal mischief. one of the lowest felonies you can recieve when the damage is $1k or more. we have all these petit non violent crimes in there sucking tax dollars but the serious crimes often get away on probation and then never do time because they sell drugs to pay it off. i mean the guidlines is were it needs to start.

]]> By: down the road http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-176327 down the road Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:05:38 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-176327 The parameters of drug offenders. Something that would put you in jail but wasnt extreme as armed robbery murder or sexual assault. The parameters of drug offenders. Something that would put you in jail but wasnt extreme as armed robbery murder or sexual assault.

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-176312 David Huie Green Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:31:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-176312 REGARDING: “How do you make something work that is put together by a college brat that never set foot on or near a prison and just read a book about it. ANSWER: You don’t. Nor does anything imply they tried to do it that way. In fact, it makes clear they instructed the “Department of Corrections to establish such a diversion program and sets parameters on who could qualify to participate. “ Which is to say, they’re calling on the people with their boots on the ground to come up with a workable solution. David for using experienced people REGARDING:
“How do you make something work that is put together by a college brat that never set foot on or near a prison and just read a book about it.

ANSWER: You don’t.

Nor does anything imply they tried to do it that way. In fact, it makes clear they instructed the “Department of Corrections to establish such a diversion program and sets parameters on who could qualify to participate. “

Which is to say, they’re calling on the people with their boots on the ground to come up with a workable solution.

David for using experienced people

]]> By: jcellops http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-176224 jcellops Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:46:23 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-176224 more employers willing to accept work-release inmates would do much (on the other end) to reduce the prison population as well- hopefully, the FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM, which offers a tax incentive, (as well as a monetary guarantee) to employers willing to hire work--release inmates will continue in the coming 2013 year. more employers willing to accept work-release inmates would do much (on the other end) to reduce the prison population as well- hopefully, the FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM, which offers a tax incentive, (as well as a monetary guarantee) to employers willing to hire work–release inmates will continue in the coming 2013 year.

]]> By: down the road http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-176217 down the road Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:17:08 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-176217 The idea doesnt seem like a bad one but it also seems like another failure of an idea coming from legislature that doesnt have a clue on the subject. They try saying this would work and they are going off of numbers. When first hand knowledge would show them better. They're trying this already and they're telling the correction facilities to make it work. How do you make something work that is put together by a college brat that never set foot on or near a prison and just read a book about it. All do respect but all prisons throughout the country is having these problems. The idea doesnt seem like a bad one but it also seems like another failure of an idea coming from legislature that doesnt have a clue on the subject. They try saying this would work and they are going off of numbers. When first hand knowledge would show them better. They’re trying this already and they’re telling the correction facilities to make it work. How do you make something work that is put together by a college brat that never set foot on or near a prison and just read a book about it. All do respect but all prisons throughout the country is having these problems.

]]> By: Jane http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/inmate-re-entry-bill-re-emerges/comment-page-1#comment-176124 Jane Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:18:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=122661#comment-176124 What parameters are they using to qualify these inmates for the program? What parameters are they using to qualify these inmates for the program?

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