Guara Bi Youth Reentry

Guara Bi (GB) Inc. proposes providing comprehensive pre- and post-release reentry services to 75 youth ages 16–20 releasing from incarceration at the two juvenile correctional facilities in Puerto Rico. The program will also target youth ages 16–20 in a court-mandated rehabilitative program (not incarcerated) supervised by a court social worker. Guara Bi will partner with the Puerto Rico Department of Correction and the Office for Socio-Economic and Community Development. Puerto Rico Department of Correction will provide authorization for Guara Bi staff to enter the facilities to begin services, as well as communicate with detention staff to access information that will support case planning. All participants will receive comprehensive assessments at enrollment, time of release, and discharge from the program. The program will provide pre-release services up to 3 months before release and up to 6 months post-release. Youth in a court-mandated rehabilitative program will receive 6 months of case management and supportive services.