Re-Entry and Recidivism
The Re-Entry and Recidivism section focuses on the challenges and strategies for helping former inmates successfully reintegrate into society while reducing the likelihood of reoffending. This directory provides articles and resources on effective re-entry programs, support services, and policies to lower recidivism rates. Understanding these concepts is vital for correctional professionals promoting rehabilitation and public safety. For more on inmate support, explore our section on Parole and Probation.
The PBS documentary “Nothing Safer” explores how inmates and rescue dogs are rehabilitated together in a correctional program that started in Cañon City
The Michigan DOC report highlights 36% drop in inmates and a recidivism rate below 23%, as reentry programs show long-term impact
By making financial education a core part of reentry planning, corrections agencies can equip individuals with the tools they need for long-term stability and safer communities
A new Netflix documentary highlights inmates at South Central Correctional Center who create quilts for foster children, finding community and purpose through fabric and thread
The 10-week program at Saginaw County Jail, led by a therapist and ex-offender, helps inmates confront trauma to reduce recidivism and violent behavior
A workforce pilot program aims to bridge the gap between incarceration and employment through trade skills and contractor mentoring
Jailed multiple times as a young man, Jelly Roll now works with jails and youth centers, hoping to inspire others through music and second chances
The IMLS Grants to States program previously supported technology, materials and literacy services in correctional facilities
Inmates who helped raise service dogs were reunited with their former pups and met the people now benefiting from their efforts
The state spends $307,468 per prisoner, which is double Vermont, the second-place state, and dwarfs the $23,000 Arkansas spends on each prisoner
Middlesex Jail & House of Correction officers assigned to the unit received specialized training in working with an older inmate population
The SLATE program offers kitchen jobs, HVAC certification and life skills to reduce repeat offenses and support reentry
The Maine Department of Corrections proposes raising fees on medical care, room and board, and prison-issued laptops as some incarcerated workers earn $40K to $96K remotely
District Attorney Nathan Hochman called Lyle and Erik Menendez’s self-defense claims false and insists they do not meet the standards for rehabilitation or resentencing
A former incarcerated person turned corrections officer shares how breaking down the “us vs. them” mentality can improve prison safety, reduce staff burnout and foster rehabilitation
Idaho’s prison system is testing a more human-centered approach to incarceration, modeled after Norway’s reforms
Cook County Department of Corrections inmates trained two dogs through the “Tails of Redemption” program; the K-9s will serve dual roles as both police K-9s and therapy animals
Northern Nevada Correctional Center inmates have spent at least 120 days training the once-wild horses
If passed, the bill would prevent visitation from being revoked for disciplinary reasons, except in cases of safety or operational necessity
The payments, funded by profits from Allegheny County inmate phone, tablet and commissary purchases, will be studied for their impact on recidivism and community safety
Washington’s DOC will cover application fees and ensure IDs do not resemble prison mugshots to help reintegration efforts
With overdose deaths a leading cause of jail fatalities, California is expanding access to buprenorphine and other treatments under a new Medi-Cal initiative
A case plan serves as a roadmap for corrections professionals, outlining specific interventions, goals and timelines to guide the rehabilitation process
More than 1,100 inmate firefighters and 138 CDCR staff members have been deployed to the Eaton and Palisades fires to help slow fire spread
Researchers from Harvard University found that one month of the IGNITE program reduces weekly jail misconduct by 49% and 1-year recidivism by 23%
‘Not denied for past mistakes’: Nev. prison highlights cosmetology program with low recidivism rates
Since 2016, only two out of 85 cosmetology graduates at Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center have returned to prison
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson credits the jail’s IGNITE program for improving outcomes and easing staff stress
Luis Cardenas transitioned from corrections to teaching inmates how bees can offer a path to rehabilitation and new opportunities
Peer support specialists at Chowchilla Women’s Facility are transforming incarceration by helping address trauma and build trust among inmates
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