Executive Order 16-05 Overview
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Executive Order 16-05 Overview

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What is the primary goal of the new hiring policies directed by the Governor of Washington?

  • To criminalize employment discrimination in all state agencies.
  • To eliminate all criminal records from public records.
  • To encourage full workforce participation of individuals with criminal histories. (correct)
  • To require state agencies to hire only individuals with clean records.

    • By what date are state agencies required to comply with the new directives?

  • January 1, 2017 (correct)
  • October 1, 2016
  • July 1, 2016
  • January 1, 2015

    • What kind of program is to be built for individuals entering and exiting correctional facilities?

  • Mental health counseling program.
  • Vocational training program.
  • Substance abuse rehabilitation program.
  • Reentry-focused orientation program. (correct)

    • Which documents are to be provided to individuals leaving state prison or juvenile residential facilities?

    <p>Certificates of completion, medical info, voter registration forms, and more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is tasked with ensuring individuals leaving correctional facilities receive state identification cards?

    <p>Department of Licensing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training tools will be developed for state human resource managers?

    <p>Tools for appropriately considering criminal histories of applicants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the intended outcomes of the new policies regarding individuals with criminal histories?

    <p>To improve public safety by reducing recidivism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shall the agencies submit to the Governor's office by October 1, 2016?

    <p>Any additional barriers to employment they identify.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Department of Commerce in collaborating with Correctional Industries?

    <p>To identify workforce needs and remove barriers for qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body is responsible for facilitating access to the Work Source system for DOC and JR staff?

    <p>Employment Security Department (ESD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy does the Health Care Authority propose regarding Medicaid benefits for incarcerated individuals?

    <p>Suspend Medicaid benefits rather than terminating them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of creating a statewide correctional post-secondary education pathway?

    <p>To offer education and apprenticeship opportunities for youth and adults in correctional facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key task for the State Apprenticeship and Training Council in relation to correctional facilities?

    <p>To identify apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is tasked with analyzing positions for which specific criminal conviction disqualifiers exist?

    <p>Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reentry tools does the State Cybersecurity Office aim to introduce in correctional facilities?

    <p>Educational materials and housing information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant element of the collaboration between the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and other agencies?

    <p>Creating a correctional education pathway for youth and adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of adult corrections and juvenile rehabilitation as stated in the document?

    <p>To improve public safety and reduce recidivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of adults incarcerated in Washington State is expected to return to society?

    <p>95 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does employment post-incarceration impact recidivism according to the document?

    <p>It reduces the likelihood of reoffending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal set by Results Washington regarding post-incarceration employment by 2017?

    <p>To increase it to 40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some barriers faced by individuals with criminal records when reintegrating into society?

    <p>Obstacles in employment, education, and social service benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Ban the Box' policy mentioned in the document?

    <p>To provide individuals with criminal records better job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative has Washington State introduced to help individuals reintegrate successfully?

    <p>Creation of a statewide reentry council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach has the Washington State Legislature taken to remove barriers for individuals seeking reentry into society?

    <p>The Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity program (CROP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What collaborative effort is being made to support individuals reentering their communities?

    <p>Partnerships with various entities including non-profits and businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the document characterize the impact of incarceration on communities of color?

    <p>It disproportionately affects these communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Executive Order 16-05 Overview

    • The executive order focuses on building safe and strong communities through successful reentry of individuals from adult corrections and juvenile rehabilitation
    • Aims to reduce recidivism and improve public safety by supporting individuals' reintegration into society.
    • Emphasizes Washington State's responsibility to ensure secure and humane correctional facilities that promote treatment, programming, and opportunities to reduce recidivism.
    • Acknowledges the high percentage of incarcerated individuals who will return to the community and the need to support their successful reentry.

    Key Statistics

    • Approximately 17,000 adults are incarcerated in Washington State prisons.
    • 95% of incarcerated individuals will eventually return to society
    • 50% of individuals in state correctional facilities are parents.

    Highlights

    • Employment is crucial for reducing recidivism, and Washington State aims to increase six-month post-incarceration employment from 30% to 40% by 2017.
    • Recognizes the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records in areas like employment, education, housing, and access to social services.
    • Acknowledges the disproportionate impact of collateral consequences of incarceration on communities of color.
    • Promotes a "Ban the Box" policy to provide individuals with criminal records better opportunities for reintegration, skill development, and employment.
    • Focuses on removing barriers in state employment applications to provide qualified candidates with criminal records a chance to explain their circumstances to potential employers.

    Agency Specific Directives

    • Department of Corrections (DOC) and Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR): Must implement a reentry-focused orientation program for individuals entering and exiting correctional facilities. This program should provide information on the certificate of restoration of opportunity, restoration of voting rights, and resources for individuals in and leaving the system. DOC and JR must also provide necessary documents to facilitate community transition.

    • Office of Financial Management: Must work with state human resource managers to identify and remove barriers to state employment for individuals with criminal records, developing training tools about appropriate consideration of criminal history.

    • Department of Licensing: Must establish a mechanism to guarantee that individuals released from correctional facilities have a Washington State identification card.

    • Department of Commerce: Must create a corporate outreach plan with Correctional Industries to match workforce needs with qualified individuals with criminal backgrounds.

    • Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS): Must implement a pre-screening mechanism for qualified individuals to access federal and state benefits before release from correctional facilities; DSHS should analyze position requirements to identify potential adjustments that remove barriers while maintaining safety.

    • Employment Security Department (ESD): ESD must facilitate access to the statewide Work Source system for DOC and JR staff for better employment planning.

    • State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC): Must establish a statewide correctional post-secondary education and apprenticeship pathway for youth and adults in collaboration with DOC, JR, and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

    • State Apprenticeship and Training Council: In partnership with SBCTC and Correctional Industries, must identify apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training opportunities within correctional facilities.

    • State Cybersecurity Office: Must develop recommendations to introduce secure internet-based reentry tools for individuals in correctional facilities.

    • Health Care Authority: Must develop a process to suspend rather than terminate Medicaid benefits for individuals during incarceration to ensure seamless delivery of crucial treatment services upon release.

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    This quiz covers Executive Order 16-05, which focuses on the successful reentry of individuals from adult corrections and juvenile rehabilitation in Washington State. The order aims to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety by ensuring effective support systems for reintegration into society. Key statistics and highlights on employment and parental status of incarcerated individuals will also be discussed.

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