RESOLUTION NO. 240578
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Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
RESOLUTION - Recognizing the accomplishments and perseverance of Ms. Catriece Tolbert on her successful completion of the KC Second Chance Reentry program and celebrating all her achievements thus far.
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WHEREAS, the KC Second Chance Reentry program is a small pilot program, made possible through a partnership with the Kansas City Municipal Court, the City of Kansas City, Missouri's Corrections Department and other community organizations; and
WHEREAS, individuals returning to their communities after jail often face challenges that contribute to the likelihood of being re-incarcerated, the KC Second Change program makes rehabilitation possible; and
WHEREAS, the KC Second Chance Reentry program's vision is to reduce recidivism, homelessness, and unemployment by improving access to and delivery of services prior to the offender leaving jail and after release from custody under court supervision; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Catriece Tolbert is someone who has been involved in the municipal court system for at least the last 20 years with several periods of incarceration; and
WHEREAS, since Ms. Catriece Tolbert has been released to the supervision of the KC Municipal Court and a Corrections Re-Entry Specialist, she has been sober since November, 2023, obtained steady employment, maintained housing, and mended her relationships with her family; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tolbert is an excellent example of the successes associated with the KC Second Chance Reentry program and her strive for success and overall achievements from this program are commended as such; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby recognize the achievements of Ms. Catriece Tolbert and her successful completion of the Kansas City Municipal Court's KC Second Chance Reentry and wish her the best in all her future...
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