Maryland Reentry Task Force Calls for Major Reforms, Citing Funding Shortfalls and Gaps in Services
A Maryland task force chaired by Mr. Joshua Hatch is calling for major changes to the state's correctional system after a newly released report raised concerns about funding shortages, limited services and the challenges people face when returning to their communities after incarceration. The report can be read by clicking here . The findings are outlined in the October 2026 report of the Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services, which was submitted to the Maryland General Assembly on October 30, 2026. Established through legislation passed in 2024, the task force was responsible for reviewing Maryland's existing reentry services, identifying areas needing improvement and recommending ways to better prepare incarcerated individuals for life after their release. Mr. Hatch, who has personally experienced the challenges of returning to society after incarceration, emphasized that preparing individuals for a successful...
