https://www.youtube.com/@GoodMorningGeorgiaToday- Sheriff Keybo Taylor of Gwinnett County is expanding the Gwinnett Re-entry Intervention Program (GRIP) to provide incarcerated individuals with job training and resources in an effort to reduce repeat offenses.
Sheriff Taylor believes most people who serve time would prefer not to return. "If they’ve got jobs and opportunities, it decreases the likelihood of them returning," Taylor told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson.
The program, which offers training in fields like landscaping and pet handling, is set to more than triple its capacity, now accommodating up to 230 inmates. Participants also receive housing assistance, making them more employable upon release.
“For 95% to 98% of people behind bars, you’re looking for something positive, something tangible to latch onto," said Chief Deputy Cleo Atwater.
The expansion launched this month, with the goal of creating a safer community by offering support, not a handout. "We’re dedicated to empowering these individuals," said Taylor.
