LCHS Expands Reentry Program with Grant

Nevada Department of Sentencing Policy awarded Lyon County Human Services (LCHS) a taxpayer-funded Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Grant.

The grant will expand and redesign the county’s Forensic Assessment Services Triage Team (FASTT) program, which provides critical case management and reentry support for incarcerated individuals transitioning back into the community. The FASTT program offers services reducing recidivism, including evidence-based behavioral health and risk assessments, educational support, medical referrals, and individualized reentry service plans.

LCHS says that the newly created reentry support services will address gaps in resources that released inmates often face, improving their chances of successfully reintegrating into society. At release, inmates are paired with a Peer Support Specialist who provides ongoing assistance to help them navigate their reentry transition plans developed by their FASTT Case Manager.

The personalized support is designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending, ultimately contributing to increased public safety through crime reduction.