The Sheriff’s Inmate Training and Education Bureau (SITE-B) operates within the Corrections Division of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Programs and services are offered through SITE-B which target individualized reentry and transition needs, career technical education, job readiness, vocational and occupational skills training, substance abuse, criminal thinking and behaviors, and the specialized needs of incarcerated Veterans. Additionally, adult basic education, literacy, religious and volunteer services, inmate support services, plus interagency and community-based partnerships provide linkages.
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The ReSET Project
The Reentry Services Enhancing Transition (ReSET) Project is a comprehensive approach to provide and develop an individualized strategic plan prior to release, with the goal of establishing a stable, self-sufficient and sustaining transition process. SITE-B reentry services, an interagency collaboration, provide awareness, assessments, preparation and planning, to identify risks, needs, and resources for successful reintegration into the community. Incarcerated individuals may also attend workshops which focus on job search skills including building a resume, interviewing techniques, and more. The ReSET Project serves to assist with resources for stable housing, employment, finances, medical and mental health services, transportation, education, and family reunification.
ABC’s Reading Project
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The Audio-Book Children stories (ABCs) Reading Project engages qualified incarcerated individuals who have a parental or custodial role with a young child age ten and under, to record (in their own voice) an audio book to be sent to their child while they are serving their sentence. The SITE-B counseling team work with inmates to help reinforce family reunification goals, and the project is used toward re-establishing family relationships and support. Each book is accompanied with a letter from SITE-B regarding the message of the book, purpose of the project, and contact information of the counselor. The project provides a means for families to stay connected through a positive experience.
Veterans Enrichment and Transition (VET)
The Veterans Enrichment and Transition (VET) program addresses the specific risks that increase the likelihood to re-offend and the reentry needs of the incarcerated Veterans. The program incorporates cognitive based therapeutic curriculum, lifestyle balance, mental health support groups, vocational education classes, and transition planning for reentry. SITE-B collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies providing services for Veterans.
Culinary Arts Program
The Culinary Arts Program provides specialized training through the operation of two distinct programs. The Barista Program provides practical training for gainful employment as a barista. The Culinary Arts Program provides culinary skills training by chefs and is in partnership with the College of the Desert. Participants are able to earn certificates. Both programs also incorporate food safety training, and all participants earn their Food Handlers Certificate.
Vocational and Occupational Technology Skills Training
Participants in the Vocational and Occupational Skills Training programs receive Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) training and certification. They learn and practice occupational skill sets in accordance with state and national standards and occupational competencies including Construction Technology, Landscape Technology, Welding Technology, Custodial Occupations, and more. The Construction Technology program incorporates curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). This curriculum on trade and technical subjects includes practical training experience and academic instruction delivered in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education – Desert Edge School.
Greybar
SITE-B operates Greybar Print shop established in 2000, providing vocational training on state-of-the-art digital printers for participants completing the Print Graphics coursework. It is both a training facility and commercial print shop for incarcerated individuals to develop marketable skills for today’s workforce while learning fundamental job skills. Participants learn graphic design software programs, digital operating systems, and print production. Greybar is known for delivering high quality printing to the Sheriff’s Office, other County agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Educational Programs
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Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) operates Desert Edge School (DES) within the detention facilities. DES is an adult school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), providing Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and vocational training. Students may enroll in academic courses for high school diploma or prepare for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET).
Career Technical Education (CTE) courses develop skill sets through hands-on-training in demand occupations, such as Construction Technology, Welding, Computer Information Systems, and Graphics Technology.
The Detention Volunteer Program is an integral part of the Corrections Division and its members are the foundation of its success. Our volunteers represent many faith-based organizations and support affiliations and they are committed to public service. Through their efforts they bring encouragement, support, and inspiration to those who attend their services while in custody. Our volunteers are making a difference in the lives of hundreds of people each day.
Requirements
- All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
- Legal resident of the United States
- No pending misdemeanor or felony court cases
- Valid driver’s license or identification card
- Must form a group of five (unless joining an established group)
- Identify a group leader
- Group must represent a sponsoring organization that is in good standing with the community
Criminal History
We understand that volunteers may have had contact with the criminal justice system in the past and that these life experiences are shared as part of the organization’s message.
Each volunteer application is reviewed case-by-case, but it is generally required that volunteers are free of criminal convictions, probation, parole, and drug use for at least three (3) years. Certain crimes may require a longer period free from criminal conviction.
Application Process and Background Check
The first step to becoming a member of the Detention Volunteer Program is to complete the Security Clearance Application for Detention Volunteer Services. This application can be obtained by clicking on the link below.
Detention Volunteer Application
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