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The Cumberland County Adult Reentry Program needs volunteers to help ex-offenders who are making the transition from prison back to life in the community.

The program works to reduce recidivism rates and promote safer communities.

CCARP seeks volunteers to mentor ex-offenders and to provide constructive peer relationships that offer positive reinforcements to help them succeed. Mentoring has become a key component in pre-release and re-entry support services by helping people secure housing and employment, obtain official identification, comply with drug and alcohol counseling, and reconnect with family.

“Positive peer relationships can make the difference for offenders who are transitioning from prison back to life in the community,” said Ashley Rohm, re-entry coordinator. “Proper re-entry is vital in reducing recidivism rates for individuals who have been incarcerated.”

An informational session to learn more about the program is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Jury Assembly Room, 3rd Floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, for interested volunteers. Training will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 7 at the same location.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Rohm at 717-240-6522 or arohm@ccpa.net.

Email Tammie at tgitt@cumberlink.com. Follow her on Twitter @TammieGitt.

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