State Reentry Council Collaborative

Individuals with criminal records or those leaving prison or jail face serious challenges as they reintegrate and work to build stable, healthy lives and families.

The State Reentry Council Collaborative (SRCC) was established by the North Carolina General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper in 2017 and is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The SRCC is made up of representatives from across state and local government whose agency responsibilities intersect with the incarceration or reentry process for people in North Carolina:

• NC Department of Justice
• Administrative Office of the Courts
• NC Department of Health and Human Services
• NC Department of Commerce Division of Workforce Solutions
• NC Community College System
• NC Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles

The SRCC also includes stakeholders from various community sectors, including nonprofit organizations, community-based service providers, faith-based organizations, and fair-chance employers. This cross-representation of government and community stakeholders will help the SRCC develop a comprehensive approach to addressing reentry issues.

The SRCC works to facilitate an easier transition back into society for people leaving prison, jail, or any other form of incarceration by:

• Coordinating existing local and statewide resources,
• Identifying and working to address gaps in resources and policy, and
• Advocating to remove stigmas and reduce the barriers to successful reentry.