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Justice Department reentry simulation to be held Oct. 29; board invited community participation
Summary
Board members were invited to a DOJ-run reentry simulation at the Farmers Market on Oct. 29 that the presenter said helps participants understand barriers people face when reentering the community.
A district official invited board members and the community to participate in a Department of Justice reentry simulation scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Farmers Market.
The presenter said the simulation assigns participants a role with a folder describing real‑world barriers — such as active child‑protective cases, recent incarceration, or lack of transportation — and asks participants to complete tasks that a reentering person would face. The presenter described past experiences with the exercise and said it was eye‑opening, sometimes leaving participants without shelter or access to food based on the simulation outcomes.
The presenter encouraged board members and community partners to attend; the session was described as lasting about an hour and a half and involving local agencies (DCBS and others) to illustrate resources and barriers faced by families and individuals returning to the community.
Board members agreed the event is an opportunity for community education and suggested academy students might participate via a field trip request.
