Durham County

The Justice Services Department provides two community based corrections programs for adult offenders, Recidivism Reduction Services (RRS), and the Reentry Program. Individuals must be at least 18 years old, Durham County residents and on supervised probation, post-release supervision or parole. 

Recidivism Reduction Services (RRS) is intended to provide cognitive behavioral programming, substance use disorder services and linkages to community resources for the high risk adult offender population located in Durham County for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC). Through the use of these programs, it is the intent of NCDAC to reduce recidivism and the rate of probation and post release supervision revocations. 

The Reentry Program is designed to facilitate the smooth return of offenders into the community after incarceration in the NC prison system. The program provides various support services through collaborative supervision without compromising public safety. This program works in partnership with the Durham Police Department, Community Supervison, the Parole Commission and the Religious Coalition for a Non-Violent Durham.

Services available for community based corrections participants include: 

Employment Services

• Employment Seeking and Retention Skills
• Job Club
• Job Skills Training
• Career Development Workshop
• Referrals to outside agencies for eligible clients, e.g. NC Vocational Rehabilitation Services, DTCC

Cognitive Behavior Interventions (CBI)

• “The Courage to Change” curriculum

Case Management

• Referrals for supportive services, ie. Housing, Social Security
• Responsible for follow-up of clients’ participation

To refer an individual for services, complete this form.