Initiatives – Re-Elect James Mendrick

Sheriff Mendrick’s Program Objectives

Reduce the rates of recidivism and relapse among its participants
Empower participants to become self-sufficient through job advancement and/or entrepreneurial ventures.
Provide work readiness preparation and pro-social skills development.

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Evaluation and preparation

Living, learning, and working in a dedicated re-entry housing unit in the DuPage County correctional center.

Re-orientation and habituation

Living and learning in the re-entry center in the 424 building while working and practicing life skills in the workplace.

Normalization and integration

Living, working and building independent life skills in the community.

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Provides job training and placement in welding, a college credit horticulture program, and sanitation.
A three-chaired tattoo studio in the jail for program participants who want gang tattoos removed or covered up.
Self-funded.

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