bayboro DEVELOPMENT

REENTRY CENTER

Who We Are

The Bayboro Development Center (BDC) is a 501c3 nonprofit with a proven history of engagement in re-entry transition support for inmates and low to moderate income families in Pamlico County. We are also exploring transitional housing for inmates returning to the community.

Once an individual reenters society, their likelihood of becoming a contributing member of their community is dependent on whether they can secure meaningful employment, find a place to live, and have the education and skills necessary to advance in life. A successful transition program is one which helps individuals overcome one or more of these barriers and collaborates with other community resources to supplement its own program with other services.

Bayboro Development Center

BDC Board of Directors

Vennie Himbry Executive Director

Thelmond Cooper Ass't Director

Fred Reed President

Tim Jarvis Vice President

Anita Jacobs Treasurer

Peg Witt Secretary

Cody Ushry

Mark Prescott

What Is Re-entry?

Reentry, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics is defined as:

A broad term used to refer to issues related to the transition of offenders from prison to community supervision. Reentry often refers to persons released from State or Federal prisons or discharged from State parole or Federal parole

Why Are Re-entry Programs Important?

Many of those leaving jail or prisons face daunting barriers to successful re-entry, such as:

mental health challenges
substance abuse
education and job training needs
employment and affordable housing and transportation
knowledgeable family and community support