Webinar Summary: Transition to the Halfway House
Our weekly webinar focused on preparing effectively for the transition to the halfway house.
Here are the key points:
- Start Early: The earlier you start to prepare the better.
- Influencing Stakeholders: We discussed strategies for influencing stakeholders, including excerpts from two YouTube shorts I recently filmed.
- Insights from Jon Gustin: Jon Gustin, who led Halfway House and Reentry for the Bureau of Prisons for over 20 years, shared that case managers are more likely to grant halfway house time to those who have consistently shown why they are worthy of it. He highlighted the importance of building a strategic plan over time.
- Michael Santos’ Experience: Michael Santos shared how writing to the head probation officer years before his release helped him cultivate a strong relationship.
The message is clear: Document your journey and share it with stakeholders.
Other resources discussed in the webinar:
My First 7 Days In The Halfway House
Best,
Justin Paperny
