Reentry Services for People Leaving County Jail
Tompkins County
Summary
One caseworker handles the entire county jail reentry caseload — about double the recommended level — and 43% of people released were unsheltered. Legislators discussed whether adding staff would reduce recidivism and save money downstream.
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adding reentry staff would cost county dollars, but members argued it could offset far costlier shelter stays and reincarceration.
People leaving the county jail and their families, plus the broader community through lower recidivism.
Currently, released individuals without housing or support face high risks of relapse, overdose, and return to jail.
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