In 2024, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department made significant strides in addressing the needs of its male residents, focusing on rehabilitation, personal growth, and reentry success through the provision of educational, vocational, spiritual, and therapeutic initiatives. This year, the Richard P. Pacitti Re-entry and Transitional Center (RPRTC) expanded its outreach to encourage resident participation and graduation.

One of the key highlights was the continued partnership with Roca, Inc., which delivered impactful trauma-informed counseling to incarcerated individuals at the Suffolk County Jail and House of Correction. Through Roca’s intensive courses, participants engaged in Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) workshops, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, job readiness training, leadership development, and peacemaking circles. The program’s success was evident in the numerous graduations, with participants leaving equipped to overcome systemic barriers, build self-sufficient futures, and reduce rates of violence.