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Local Boards
Serving under the State Board is a network of local chapters called “Local Community Resource Boards.”  LCRBs are in place at every Tennessee prison and assist inmates with needs that can be met by organized volunteer efforts.  As part of its strategic plan, the TCRB is now forming local chapters at each of the seven District Offices of Probation and Parole in Tennessee.
When these chapters are operational, the TCRB will in the position to more effectively assist in the process of prisoner reentry. 

The purpose of the local chapters is to cooperate with local probation
and parole offices and correctional institutions to:

LCRB's shall meet at least quarterly, with the warden (TDOC) or district director (BOPP) attending at least two of the quarterly meetings per year. The purpose of the LCRB is:

Develop a coordinated program plan for utilizing volunteer resources by the institution or district office to help inmates reintegrate into society as productive, law-abiding citizens.
Review and make suggestions to the warden or district director on program and policy decisions related to volunteer services.
Establish specific programs and goals for utilizing community resources and monitor related activities to determine whether these goals are met.
Collect data on the cost of using volunteers and the cost benefits to the local office or institution.
Participate in regional and statewide volunteer activities.
Encourage participation of an offender representative
Submit quarterly annual reports to the TCRB detailing its progress in each of the areas above.

If you are interested in serving on a LCRB, please contact the Tennessee Prison or Parole and Probation office near you. 

[link to LCRB bylaws]
[link to strategic plan]
[link to LCRB Chairs]
Prision Chaplains
[link to semi-annual report]  
 
 
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