A reentry simulation program funded by the state, is showing the Tallahassee community what life is like after prison.
On Thursday, the Florida Department of Corrections held what’s called a "reentry simulator" at the LeRoy Collins library. The event gave citizens an opportunity to engage in daily activities such as securing a job and paying bills. But they had to do so, as if they were formerly incarcerated. DOC’s Assistant Program Director Amy Frizzellwas there to help lead the event.
“We’re just trying to educate everyone in order to bridge the gap, to make that reentry a more seamless process by creating less victims," Frizzell said at the simulator. "We all know that every crime has a victim and that’s what we’re doing today. That's what this is designed to do.”
Thursday’s event was in partnership with the Big Bend After Reentry Coalition. It’s one of many inmate development programs located in the capital city that helps ex-prisoners get back on their feet.
Information regarding the group can be found on their website at www.bigbendreentry.org