Drug Counseling: Hillsb ExOffender ReEntry Network 2, HERNs

Hillsb ExOffender ReEntry Network 2, HERNs


Part 2 with HERNs, Hillsbough Ex-Offender Re-Entry Network, partnership members Steve Johnson ( Hillsborough County Sheriff Dept), Quinton Robinson ( Re Entry Cooperative of America) and Fredi Cary (Hillsborough County School System) HERNs is a network of 179 community partners providing a transition for returning ex offenders to the community. Their main goal is to greatly reduce recidivism of ex felons. The partnership includes law enforcement, volunteers, counselors, state agencies, county and city agencies, non profits, colleges, work placement organizations, social service agencies, the clergy, and the Dept of Corrections, the school board and many more wonder organizations Robert Blount. its director, has been doing a great job in providing leadership and direction for over 6 years. He is also the President and CEO of The Abe Brown Ministries. Eventually this group will provide for returing ex offenders; housing, jobs, education, training, clothling, mentoring, mental health and drug counseling, and many other services. The Sheriff of Hillsborough County, FL, David Gee has put the resources of his office behind this organization. Please return to see and hear the other interview with Frank Pressey and observe some typical HERNs meetings.

 

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