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Community Investment
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is committed to how we collaborate throughout state government and statewide in the implementation of reform projects and initiatives including reentry, crime prevention, and community engagement. We actively engage with stakeholders and seek best practices in areas of diversion, intervention, rehabilitation, and prevention internally within DPSCS and externally in the community for a vast number of areas to support both adults and youth. Public safety and wellness are our priorities in an effort to reduce recidivism and to deter individuals from committing acts that would sentence them to prison. To accomplish this, we focus on a holistic approach by creating solutions designed to improve processes that help encourage incarcerated individuals and those already home to utilize rehabilitative services behind the walls and in the community. We will also work more to engage with youth through messaging and events to deter them from a life of crime, helping to inspire hope and opportunities.
Upcoming Events
Second Chance Reentry Resource Fair
March 27, 2025 - Second Chance Reentry Resource Fair
In celebration of National Second Chance Month this April, we are delighted to invite you to the Second Chance Reentry Resource Fair on Thursday, March 27, 2025, hosted by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS).
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Western Maryland Reentry Simulation
April 10, 2025 - Second Chance Reentry Resource Fair
In observance of Second Chance Awareness Month, the Western Maryland Reentry Taskforce is pleased to extend an invitation to the Western Maryland Reentry Simulation. This impactful event provides an opportunity to engage in a hands-on experience that highlights the challenges individuals face when reentering society after incarceration. It also underscores the importance of collaboration among community partners in supporting successful reintegration.
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Past Events
Prince George's County Fall Reentry Resource Fair
You're invited to the Prince George's County Fall Reentry Resource Fair, a collaboration between Prince George's County Government and the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This fair, free and open to the public, will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Palmer Park Community Center, 7720 Barlow Rd., Landover, MD 20785 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
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Western MD Reentry Tristate Symposium
Join us for the Western Maryland (Tristate) Reentry Symposium designed to engage with the justice-involved, students, elected officials, community members, and law enforcement to discuss critical reentry services in western Maryland and surrounding states such as Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.
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Back to School events
East Baltimore
Back-to-School Backpack and Supply Giveaway
August 22,2024
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Calvin B. Scruggs Sr. Memorial Park
1351 North Eden Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
*Light refreshments
West Baltimore
Back-to-School Backpack and Supply Giveaway
August 23, 2024
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
2720 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
*Light refreshments
Maryland Statewide Diversion, Reentry, and Justice-Involved Conference
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is pleased to announce the upcoming 2024 Maryland Statewide Diversion, Reentry, and Justice-Involved Conference. The conference will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the University Student Center in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom at Morgan State University.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30 PM
Registration: 7:30AM - 8:30AM
Location: Morgan State University, University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom
Hosts: Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Sponsors: My Covenant Place - Alpha Project (Maryland Certified AIP) and Morgan State University - Entrepreneurial Development Assistance Center
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