Florida § 944.707 - Postrelease special services; job placement services.
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§ 944.707. Postrelease special services; job placement services.
(1) The department shall generate and provide to every releasee, identified by the prerelease needs assessment, support services such as, but not limited to, substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and employment support programs. The department may select and contract with public or private organizations, including faith-based service groups, for the provision of these basic support services. When selecting a provider, the department shall consider faith-based service groups on an equal basis with other private organizations. Provider selection criteria include, but are not limited to: (a) The depth and scope of services provided. (b) The geographic area to be served. (c) The number of inmates to be served and the cost of services per inmate. (d) The individual provider’s record of success in the provision of inmate services. (2) The department, with the assistance of the State Office on Homelessness, shall maintain and regularly update a comprehensive directory of support services offered by private organizations and faith-based service groups for the purpose of assisting transition assistance specialists and chaplains in making individualized placements and referrals.
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What does Florida Statutes § 944.707 cover?
Section 944.707 ("Postrelease special services; job placement services.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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