Re-Entry & Recidivism

Reentry support in resource-strapped rural communities is critical for individuals to successfully transition from correctional settings to the community

The ADEPT certification is designed to give recipients a competitive employment edge

The degree program is offered free to the inmates and will not incur an expense for the Department of Corrections

"I'm here to let inmates know that they can get a job, make a livable wage and get out of their former lifestyle," said one employer

"It's great for morale, the culture; it's great for the community," said Gov. Kevin Stitt

Tracking the success of rehabilitative programs is about to get a lot easier in the state of Maine's correctional facilities

Designated programs and resources can minimize recidivism and bolster community reintegration

Designed to create an atmosphere for growth, the residence appears to be doing just that for those who call it home

"What happened in March was a wake-up call," said the DOC's apprenticeship coordinator

The state received the highest number of Second Chance Pell awards in the country

Prisoner re-entry into society is not a political issue, said Gov. Mike Parson

More than 150 people were screened for the program in July and early August

Staff’s negative perceptions of their agency – whether founded or not – must be addressed or these negative perceptions will breed division and discord

They will be called "residents" or "those within our care," said Sheriff Kalvin Barrett