Re-Entry and Recidivism
The Re-Entry and recidivism topic covers programs and policies related to inmate transition from prison back into the community, as well as relapse into criminal behavior.
Recidivism in Michigan has hovered around 30% in recent years and it reflects a sharp drop from 1998, when the rate was 45.7%, officials said
“Unlocked: A Jail Experiment” follows 46 inmates for six weeks without locks or officers in the Pulaski County Regional Detention facility
“Virginia’s consistently low recidivism rates demonstrate our commitment to evidence-based re-entry. We want everyone in our custody and under our supervision to make the best possible return to society,” VADOC Director Chad Dotson said
The report also recommends Santa Cruz County to put more money toward hiring and retaining the jail’s employee count
“The skills our students learn pave the way for successful reentry, helping them prepare for careers or continuing their education,” Superintendent Shannon Swain said
During the first year when the proposition was in effect, the proportion of people who reentered their communities successfully increased to 55.4%
The program at the Collin County Sheriff’s Office provides job and life skills training to inmates to reduce jail violence and recidivism
The ID inmates get upon release isn’t recognized as valid for many purposes
The facility will be renamed the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and inmates serving sentences will be moved elsewhere in the state’s penitentiary system
They had gotten lessons in neurobiology and pharmacology, ethics and the law, family dynamics and relapse prevention
Last year, people in the Department of Corrections and their families paid $7.7 million to talk on the phone
Training sessions in VR teach inmates coping skills before they’re released
How mobile devices and apps can increase staff efficiency, resident well-being and safety for everyone
“Failure to obey a direct order of an ADOC employee” is now a high-level violation that will lead to losing three years of accrued good time
Several inmates at the Idaho State Correctional Center are training shelter dogs until they are ready for adoption
New law will help ensure that phone rates are “reasonable” for families trying to stay in touch with an incarcerated loved one
The vocational training program is a life changer for inmates who are eager to “work and contribute to the wellbeing of their families and their communities”
Pathways to Wellness aims to create or expand facilities aimed at treating mental health issues, substance use disorders and trauma
The basis for substance use programs in Mass. DOC facilities is a combination of the Therapeutic Community model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Inmates can access courses, jobs, or credits toward a GED, take part in virtual reality to learn a skilled trade job, or take enrichment courses to hone their interests
Lancaster Community Corrections expanded the reentry program which includes therapy, substance-abuse treatment, and learning life skills with a $2M federal grant
Alternatives to Violence Project workshops teach peaceful methods of conflict resolution and help participants build leadership skills
The program will allow inmates to receive virtual job interviews from businesses in the program
We owe the one-half of one percent who don the uniform the opportunity to acclimate back into society and deal with any demons from their military service
Father Gregory Boyle recognized for a lifetime of helping former gang members reclaim their lives after prison
Preparing inmates to stay out of prison after release is good for them, their family and friends, and society in general
The equipment allows 360-degree views of an imaginary world in two or three dimensions for shared adventures between kids and incarcerated parents
“The Road Home” follows six individuals on the road from incarceration to supervision miles away
The veterans mentorship program started with a small group of prisoners with military combat experience who were trained to be trauma healers
As part of the jail’s focus on preventing recidivism, researchers are examining racial inequities in jail policies, practices and culture
Providing access to web-based services can give parolees more freedom, and increase the effectiveness of their supervision and rehabilitation
The program allows inmates to take online classes on information technology, problem solving, personal development, job skills and other areas
All but two states have so-called “pay-to-stay” laws that make prisoners pay for their time behind bars, though not every state actually pursues people for the money
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