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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.

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
The early Democratic front-runner’s plan aims to reduce incarceration, end the federal death penalty and expand the DOJ’s role in investigating police departments
First Step Act gives judges more sentencing discretion, eases mandatory minimum sentences and aims at reducing recidivism
The program has been suspended amid disputes over payment and charges of bullying
Proponents said that what are known as restorative justice programs can help survivors heal, while helping offenders avoid committing new crimes
The R.I.S.E. Program provides inmates with a free cosmetology education and partners with salons to help hire program graduates
Mother is suing Onondaga County, which owns the unusual shelter operated by inmates, COs and volunteers
A valid ID makes it easier for inmates to find employment after their release
Prosecutor Nicol Walgren said he was the kind of prisoner that voters envisioned when they eased the three strikes law
About 60 percent to 85 percent of inmates in Maine prisons struggle with some kind of addiction, whether it be alcohol or opioid
The man has been indicted on weapons and drug charges
The HVAC vocational program implemented by VADOC not only provides inmates with marketable skills, but optimizes building performance and reduces energy costs
The 21-year-old man stole a car in the station’s parking lot two minutes after he was released
Prosecutors say the man’s participation in the re-entry program while simultaneously committing a robbery made a mockery of the justice system
The man was arrested on bank robbery charges only nine days after he was released from prison
The former congressman left the halfway house on Tuesday after completing his 21-month prison sentence
The amendment said all terms of a sentence have to be completed, and that includes restitution, court costs, fines and fees ordered by a judge
“Reentry from the Inside Out” featured panel discussions that showcased best practices in correctional reentry
Fifty of the state’s more than 126,000 prisoners absconded last year
Several jails are seeing lower inmate populations, with some dropping by almost half
Evidence suggests electronic monitoring plus home detention could be an effective deterrent to crime and have enormous social benefits
It’s a step towards combating Oklahoma’s status as the nation’s top state for incarceration
Connecticut modeled the program on a German prison for young people
Anthony Gangi sits down with Connie Alleyne and Russ Hamilton to discuss medication-assisted therapy
The program has graduated hundreds of inmates who have gone on to jobs on oil rigs and ships
Assembly Bill 1211 would allow convicts to join the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship program
New Orleans will get $2 million over the next two years to support initiatives meant to reduce jail population
The center helps participants learn practical skills like employment readiness, parenting, substance abuse education and GED preparation
The bill seeks to reduce recidivism by cutting the amount of time inmates spend in prison
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s S.T.A.R.T. program assists individuals about to be released in accessing reentry services