Coalition to Reduce Recidivism Receives Support from Tap Room Gaming

Waukegan - On October 12th, the Coalition to Reduce Recidivism will host its 15th annual luncheon, with keynote speaker Victor B. Dickson, President of Safer Foundations. The event will be sponsored in part by Tap Room Gaming and CEO Michael Bond. The proceeds from the luncheon will help fund the Coalition's important anti-recidivism programs.

Recidivism refers to the tendency of a person convicted of a crime to re-commit another crime. The Coalition to Reduce Recidivism aims to diminish re-offending by helping people with criminal records become more productive members of the community. To accomplish this, they provide their clients with employment and supportive services including job training, and interview and resume preparation programs. Last year, over 87 clients from Waukegan Township alone were served by these programs.

"A job is the best anti-crime and anti-recidivism tool that our community has," said Patricia Jones, Waukegan Township Supervisor. "The employment programs that we provide are often essential for people with criminal histories, and it is inspiring when the community takes an interest in our programs. Partners like Michael Bond and Tap Room Gaming have a history of supporting local job training initiatives and are doing a great service for our community."

Tap Room Gaming is a proud local job creator. They provide careers to over 95 people directly, and as a small business partner they have helped improve the financial reality for numerous small business throughout the area.

The luncheon will begin at 11:30am at Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan, IL. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 847-244-4900 or email coalition2rr@waukegantownship.com.