Strategies for the Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan Top10 - 7-9-2026 Update

Summary of Priority Strategies for the Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan – 2026 Updates (in numerical order)

Strategy 2.3 – NCDAC and NCDPS will partner with the NC Workforce Credential Advisory Council and myFutureNC to cross-reference which credentials on the NC Workforce Credentials list of training programs are currently being offered in adult and juvenile correctional facilities. Support opportunities to align available programs with the identified credentials on the list.

Strategy 3.6 – NCDAC will establish quality measures and evaluation for all prison education programs, including diplomas, certificates, associate degrees, and four-year degrees.

Strategy 4.2 – NCDAC will develop a strategy to effectively utilize NC Prison Education Program funds to provide greater access to no-cost degree programs.

Strategy 9.1 – NCDAC and NCDOT will maintain the availability of state identification cards for people preparing for release and expand the eligibility of incarcerated people able to receive an identification card.

Strategy 11.1 – NCDAC will, in collaboration with NCDOR and NC Legal Aid, develop in digital and print form educational and resource documents to provide to all incarcerated individuals regarding managing and addressing civil tax liabilities. **REVISED**

Strategy 12.1 – NCDAC will ensure that qualified persons can productively and successfully participate in MAPP both before and after release from incarceration.

Strategy 14.4 – NCDAC and NCDHHS will develop automation to track Medicaid applications within NCDAC and NCDPS.

Strategy 18.1 – NCDAC and NCDMVA will create a statewide program to connect incarcerated military veterans to reentry support services for healthcare before and upon release.

Strategy 26.1 – NCDAC will create an advisory group of previously and currently incarcerated people to advise the department on terminology, rehabilitative programming, and reentry initiatives.

Strategy 26.4 – NCDAC will increase the Peer Support program within the facilities.

Strategy 26.7 – NCDAC will increase the number of reentry facilities so that every reentrant can go through one, no matter their custody level.