Local Community Invited to Department of Corrections Town Hall Meeting

WHAT:	The Town Hall Meetings are an opportunity for the Department to hear thoughts and suggestions on how the Department can work with community members in facilitating the positive re-entry of inmates into all Florida communities. Re-entry begins on day one of incarceration and continues upon release. Therefore, we must all work together as a team to allow these former inmates every opportunity to become successful members of society.
WHERE:	Indian River State College Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road Ft. Pierce, Florida 34981
WHEN:	Tuesday, October 2, 2012.  Registration and informational booths open at 5:00 p.m. and the forum runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHO:	Department of Corrections, local dignitaries of St. Lucie and surrounding counties, and all citizens. The Re-entry Partnership Public Forum is open to the public. The media is encouraged to attend. Members of the Department's leadership team will be available to the media before and following the forum. **Media!!  An inmate will be at the meeting at 4:45 p.m. and available for interviews. For additional information, contact Ann Howard at the Communications Office.

 

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