Shasta Day Reporting Center Celebrates 10 Years of Service
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the Shasta County Day Reporting Center (DRC), a program designed to help individuals transition back into society after incarceration. This week’s open house event was a celebration of the program's success and an opportunity for the community to learn more about how it works.
The DRC offers a variety of services to help individuals successfully reenter society after serving time in jail or prison, including substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, education and vocational training, job placement assistance, and case management. Participants are also required to attend regular check-ins with their probation or parole officer and participate in drug testing.
The goal of the DRC is to help individuals build the skills and resources they need to successfully reintegrate into society and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. By addressing underlying issues like substance abuse and mental health problems, the program aims to break the cycle of incarceration and help participants become productive members of their communities.
“We often hear from new DRC participants that they truly want to change, but just don’t know how, and that is exactly why we are here.” Said Substance Abuse Counselor, Chuck Enomoto. “ We’re here to give them the tools and life skills needed to see lasting change, break damaging cycles, and build new healthy life habits“.
At yesterday's open house event, participants and staff shared their stories of success and how the DRC has helped them turn their lives around. The event also included tours of the facility, information about the program's services, and opportunities to meet with staff and ask questions.
The Shasta County Day Reporting Center has been a valuable resource for the community and has helped countless individuals successfully transition back into society. By providing support and resources to those who need it most, the program is making a positive impact on the lives of participants and the community as a whole.
