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Alachua County sheriff details expanded jail programs, new 'CHANGE' reentry unit and volunteer policy
Summary
Sheriff's office officials told commissioners that in‑custody programming and reentry services at the county jail are expanding, including a new 'CHANGE' program focused on post-release needs; staff reported volunteer expansion and early participation results for cognitive-behavioral transition classes.
Alachua County SheriffScott and jail commanders briefed the Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 14 about expanded in‑custody programming, volunteer policy changes and a new reentry-focused unit.
The highlights: Captain Ray Swallows, who oversees classification and jail programs, told the board the jail runs education, behavioral and recovery programming and is supported by roughly 60 volunteers. "Currently, the programs and services at the jail are supported by 60 volunteers," Swallows said. He described an expanded volunteer policy that would allow previously justice‑impacted residents, after vetting and escorted access, to serve in the facility.
New reentry unit: County staff launched a program named CHANGE (Community, Housing, Academics, Nutrition, Groups, Employment) in September to focus on tangible reentry needs for inmates with…
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