GEO’s Post-Release Services team provides unique and enhanced aftercare support for high-risk returning citizens in partnership with community agencies. Post-release services increase the probability that an individual will successfully reintegrate into society and minimize the possibility that they will re-offend.

Prior to release, a dedicated Post-Release Case Manager works with a Facility Transitional Case Manager and the participant to develop a transition plan prior to release. Upon community reentry, post-release participants receive referral assistance and support services through GEO’s 24/7 call center. Post-Release Case Managers perform weekly progress check-ups and coordinate additional resources as needed to assist participants in remaining committed to their transition plan.

In 2019, post-release participants were provided financial support of more than $1.9 million through Funded Individual Support Packages (FISPs), supporting 3,840 participants in the community. A breakdown by FISP service category includes:

This innovative approach to case management was successfully implemented in six additional GEO Continuum of Care facilities in 2019, bringing the total to 19 facilities:

Implemented in 2019

  • Central Arizona Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • Florence West Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • Guadalupe County Correctional Facility
  • Heritage Trail Correctional Facility
  • Lawrenceville Correctional Facility
  • Lea County Correctional Facility

Implemented in 2018

  • Central Valley MCCF
  • Desert View MCCF
  • Golden State MCCF
  • Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • Leidel Residential Reentry Center
  • McFarland Female Community Reentry Facility

Implemented in 2017

  • Blackwater River Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • Bay Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • Moore Haven Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • South Bay Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility

Implemented in 2016

  • Graceville Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • Riverbend Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
  • Rivers Correctional Facility