Empowering Transformation: The STAR Community Justice Center and Ohio Technical Centers Partnership
In this episode of the Ohio Technical Centers podcast, host Rachael Mann welcomes Josh Dylan from the STAR Community Justice Center. They discuss the Center's mission as a community-based correctional facility aimed at providing felony offenders with cognitive behavioral therapy, CTE programs, and reentry resources. Josh explains the impactful partnerships with local career technical centers, such as Collins Career Technical Center, Scioto County Career Technical Center, and Tri-County Career Technical Center, which offer residents trade-based education and industry-recognized certifications. Success stories, the importance of community service, educational services like GED preparation, and advice for business leaders on hiring STAR program graduates are also highlighted. The episode emphasizes the role of cognitive behavioral therapy and the reentry department’s efforts in ensuring successful reintegration into society.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:54 Overview of STAR Community Justice Center
01:34 Partnerships with Local Career Technical Centers
03:26 CTE Programs and Success Stories
05:51 Resident Selection and Rehabilitation Process
08:34 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reentry Support
11:54 Community Service and Educational Services
17:42 Advice for Business Leaders and Industry Partners
20:09 Josh's Journey and Conclusion
Listeners are encouraged to visit the STAR Community Justice Center website, http://www.starcjc.com/. To learn more about Ohio Technical Centers in your area, visit www.oacts.com or https://ohiotechnicalcenters.com/ for more information.
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