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.
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The new law raises wages for incarcerated firefighters from about $1 an hour to the federal minimum, with $10 million in state funding to support the increase
The Cuyahoga County jail suspended the program during COVID-19, but Sheriff Harold Pretel reinstated it, emphasizing education’s role in improving lives and reducing recidivism
In-prison educational programs have been shown to improve both recidivism rates and prison culture; this guide can help admins get started
A pilot re-entry program shows promise, and now it’s getting another chance to help those who need it most
Inmates say they’re are grateful for the opportunity to learn new skills, no matter the pay or difficulty of the labor
Stanley Richards has dedicated his life to helping former inmates, like himself, succeed on the outside
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
“This is the talk all over the jail. Writing heals people,” said Jeremy Duncan
The new anti-recidivism program is an option for some misdemeanors and non-violent felonies
Free educational videos provide inmates with access to vital self-improvement tools
The newly created program is part of a larger trend toward helping inmates overcome barriers to employment upon release
The woman had just been booked on theft-related charges
The study concluded that the prisons should remain open for now, largely due to the negative economic impact closure could have on the areas
How commercial HVACR career and technical training partnerships can reduce recidivism and improve correctional facilities
Women face different obstacles during reentry than those of their male counterparts
The Behavior Care Center is reshaping how the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office helps people who are having psychotic episodes
The inmate-designed program will help Florida Department of Corrections’ inmates with short sentences prepare for successful rehabilitation
Some 40 prison inmates have contributed 60 original art pieces, mostly drawings and paintings, all of which are on display this month
The new law will let certain former inmates apply to have their criminal records cleared in order to get hired as firefighters at government agencies
Many agencies whose work once revolved around in-person mentoring and counseling are resorting to video calls and phone conversations
AB2147 would allow inmates, who have trained at state fire camps in prison, to have their criminal records expunged
Purdue University Polytechnic Institute professors are identifying opportunities for early intervention to help parolees integrate back into society successfully
Prosecutors and victims’ families have raised concerns about a lack of timely or sufficient notification of the release of violent offenders
More than half of the state’s inmate firefighting crews will be unavailable to fight wildfires due to the lockdowns
The sheriff’s office said it recognizes the food service industry as being receptive to employing former offenders
Three Connecticut-based groups are helping released or soon-to-be-released vets navigate the process of reinstating their benefits and resolving any VA debts
“Barracks Behind Bars II: In veteran-specific housing units, veterans help veterans help themselves” illuminates specialized housing unit programs that are trying to prevent recidivism
Reentry providers statewide said the failure of some jailers to guide those who are being released toward transitional housing could encourage recidivism
In April, Gov. Tom Wolf said up to 1,800 inmates statewide were eligible; 151 inmates were given temporary reprieve
Police said 110 Rikers Island inmates have accounted for 190 arrests since NYC began releasing inmates in March
Four former prisoners who completed the 18-month program have been hired as firefighters, per the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
The state’s DOC director will now have the ability to consider early release for offenders with less than one year left to serve
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