Jail-Based Programming

Jail-based programs offer organized services that help people learn new skills, continue their education, and prepare for life after release. These programs support recovery, personal growth, and a successful return to the community. Inmate Resource Coordinators work with community partners to help people in custody find jobs, access support services, and receive treatment. Their goal is to reduce barriers and support positive outcomes during incarceration and after release.

People in jail may choose to take part in many self-help and rehabilitation programs. These include substance use recovery and education (such as AA, NA, and AODA/SUD), budgeting and money management, domestic violence education, stress reduction and mindfulness, parenting classes, creative writing, and life skills programs like SMART Choices and Re-Integration. These programs help participants make better decisions, take responsibility for their actions, and get ready to return to the community.

Inmate Education and GED Program Coordinators provide classes at the jail, including GED or HSED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), job readiness, and enrichment classes. They also manage an on-site GED testing center. In addition, they work with the Appleton Area School District and Fox Valley Technical College to offer more ways to earn a high school credential. These education programs help improve reading and learning skills and create more opportunities for jobs or further education after release.