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Brian Longo, a representative of Unite Us, told the task force the platform is configurable and designed to serve as \"connective tissue'\" between disparate agency systems so users can make secure referrals and see whether an individual received services. Longo said the system can start with standard demographic fields and be configured to include outcome measures the state needs.

Longo described three problems the platform aims to address: difficulty linking an individual across agencies that use different systems and identifiers; difficulty connecting an individual to the range of services they need; and gaps in data that prevent a clear picture of outcomes across touchpoints. He said the state pilot will focus on interagency data sharing first and could later expand to include community providers.

Task force members asked about data granularity and the handling of sensitive health information. Longo said the platform is configurable and that data elements would be determined by ABPP and participating agencies; fields can include demographics and service outcomes as required. Participants noted different legal and privacy constraints across agencies and that the pilot will need to operate within applicable consent and data access rules.

ABPP and CSG will continue planning and host breakout sessions so each agency can define participation and data elements. Unite Us and ABPP intend to meet agency stakeholders to refine design and onboarding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Alabama Joint Reentry Commission September 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Private vendor Unite Us presented a configurable platform the state will pilot to connect agencies, create closed'loop referrals and improve cross'agency data on service referrals and outcomes; ABPP and CSG will coordinate stakeholder design sessions.","taxTitle","Joint Interim Committees, Alabama Legislative Sessions, Alabama","taxId",14940,"location","Alabama","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6472906,"Task force hears pilot to issue IDs in prison, flags paperwork and fines as release obstacles",349,829000,1178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5769495-4ebcd48268a7e7046392beb868ce621a&start=829&end=1178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5769495-4ebcd48268a7e7046392beb868ce621a/thumbnail_829000.jpg","/articles/6472906/Alabama/Task-force-hears-pilot-to-issue-IDs-in-prison-flags-paperwork-and-fines-as-release-obstacles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472906-4de45fc1a6d26f1dc4f4caa86c2f9213/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412073&Signature=HQeUZej9I5Vr1ecM9kj9XKXqIgtSIXmv8-4FqmAgwIL~puklO4FReHG3Z53MR6Yq5paZ7L5e8eVnFxW4SQ15VIBTutRTbmoqP5-KS4OSrMDPBvpirSzpgfz1TVW6VOd7pIDUtyloAEIYj1E8U-vm7mXl~X5W~y0DQ2PAwcgvaoWJp1JohSB4FZ2QuPAA-GjOTxtvP3IIywAji9frk2nU0iMf-2EI90L8uL-IOxvrOPAvBoG5rAbPXjlS37EcBOCipWqaaBEEfl9hJOs7eQYtIZ2XqmGPRqEor~S9UxE8Wxl66yLQCjqWEdhEnrBQszYWsPUM81ThiYJg~U3go0hxtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Task force members described steps underway to allow incarcerated people to obtain state identification before release and to reduce barriers caused by fines, fees and missing documents.

Sam Adams, speaking for the agencies involved in the reentry preparedness working group, said the first steps are gathering vital documents: \"Whether it's Social Security card, birth certificate's the biggest thing. That's the hardest thing, especially if they're born outside of Alabama because that has to be procured from another state.\" He said a pilot project is operating in one prison where trained corrections staff can issue a driver'license or a non'driver ID when documents are valid.

Stan Robinson, filling in for Commissioner Ham, noted logistical constraints. Sam Adams added that Social Security currently allows agencies to request verification up to 120 days before release, which complicates operations; staff plan to ask Social Security to extend that window to 180 days so birth certificate requests and other document procurement do not fall into the last two weeks before release. The working group also flagged fines and fees as a late'stage barrier and said counties differ in their ability to resolve court costs or child support while someone is incarcerated.

Task force members discussed coordination across agencies to begin checking for fines and outstanding warrants at intake rather than at release, allowing incarcerated people time to address obligations during confinement. Staff also noted training and hardware are nearly ready at driver'license stations and DOC staff have been trained to issue IDs when documents are in order.

The working group will define initial action steps at its next meeting and continue coordinating with data and housing groups to ensure licenses and identification are available on release.

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The meeting centered on four implementation working groups: reentry preparedness (fines and fees, warrants, vital records), workforce and employer engagement, behavioral health and housing, and data standardization. Rebecca, a representative from the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, said the working groups are refining action plans and identifying any budgetary or legislative needs to bring to the task force for elevation.

The task force's work is tied to recommendations in a CSG report produced for the state and to the Reentry 2030 initiative. Director Ward noted Alabama's recent progress on recidivism: \"Five years ago, Alabama was at a 34% recidivism rate. Today, we are at a 29% recidivism rate. Our goal is to make sure that we get recidivism underneath 15% by the end of this decade.\" Rebecca said the task force will review and approve the first annual progress report called for in legislation; that report is due Dec. 1.

Reentry preparedness working group work includes a process to identify outstanding fines and fees that can block access to driver'licenses, expanding hardship license options and identifying county procedures to resolve warrants and child support orders during incarceration. Members flagged document access as a recurring barrier and urged agencies to coordinate early so issues are not left until release.

The behavioral health and housing working group reported aims to expand access to medication'assisted treatment during incarceration and to improve the continuum of care so individuals do not experience gaps in medication or services at release. Cheryl, who leads that working group, said RFPs for housing assistance and support are out and emphasized the need for certified, data'driven housing providers.

The workforce and employer engagement group is working to prevent wasted training when licensing or criminal'record barriers prevent employment after program completion. Jonathan, who leads the economic mobility working group, said the group is adding a question to job fair registrations asking employers whether they hire justice'involved people to create a simple inventory of willing employers.

The data working group is creating standard definitions for reentry outcomes (recidivism, employment, health, housing) and forming technical and policy subcommittees to improve data quality and reporting. Nicole, the data group lead, said the subcommittees will begin operationalizing those two recommendations and will meet again to refine the work plan.

The task force also noted local pilots and models. Rebecca highlighted the Perry County PREP center, which has held more than 400 graduations and — she said — has a 0% recidivism rate for PREP graduates to date. Members discussed the need for funding for local reentry councils and housing appropriations tied to overlapping vulnerable populations such as people with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.

The task force solicited feedback on priorities and said working groups will report back at the next quarterly meeting. Several members urged caution about advancing large legislative packages during an election year, recommending incremental, administratively achievable steps where possible.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve minutes as written: moved by Jerome; second (not specified). The chair stated the minutes were adopted after a voice vote.
- Motion to adjourn: passed by voice vote.","The state'level Reentry Task Force reviewed implementation work by four working groups on fines and fees, housing and behavioral health, workforce, and data; members noted progress on driver'license pilots, RFPs for housing supports and an annual progress report due Dec. 1.","actionData","errors"]

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