Maryland § 3-303

§ 3-303.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Evidence–based programs and practices” has the meaning stated in § 6–119 of this article.

        (3)    “Innovative programs and practices” has the meaning stated in § 6–119 of this article.

    (b)    The Commissioner shall make evidence–based and gender–responsive services available to female incarcerated individuals at the prerelease unit for women required under § 3–301 of this subtitle.

    (c)    The comprehensive rehabilitative prerelease services shall utilize evidence–based programs and practices and innovative programs and practices to:

        (1)    assist female incarcerated individuals in improving their education, upgrading vocational skills, and obtaining suitable employment through classes to earn industry certification or community college credits, workforce training, and job placement;

        (2)    provide female incarcerated individuals with the opportunity to strengthen family and community relationships through extended family leave, parenting workshops, and family reunification assistance;

        (3)    provide integrative and gender–responsive services, including medical treatment, trauma–informed counseling, mental health treatment, and substance use disorder treatment to address overall health and trauma needs and help female incarcerated individuals achieve stable and productive roles in society; and

        (4)    develop individualized and comprehensive reentry plans involving community provider partnerships for female incarcerated individuals to reduce barriers to obtaining housing, jobs, education, health care, childcare and child welfare, transportation, legal advocacy, case management, and other needs.