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.
Peer support specialists at Chowchilla Women’s Facility are transforming incarceration by helping address trauma and build trust among inmates
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Holiday Honor,” which provides resources for incarcerated veterans to prepare them for success upon release
The Cheshire County jail offers Restorative Learning Dialogues — an eight to 10-week program focused on repairing relationships with self and others
For-profit companies allocating more funds and resources into post-prison rehabilitation stand to benefit from criminal justice reform
From inmate mental healthcare to officer recruitment and retention, the corrections profession faced many challenges in 2018
As 2018 winds down, it’s important to reflect on the progress made towards creating safer prison environments and, ultimately, safer communities
Five years ago, nearly 200 elderly lifers were released from prison en masse under jury instructions that were found unconstitutional in the case Unger v. Maryland
Based on the outcomes in Virginia, the Cognitive Community model has a high potential for successful replication in other correctional systems, both adult and juvenile
The $504,892 grant will go toward an existing rehab program in state prisons, in which 288 inmates are currently enrolled
Several programs at the Louisiana State Penitentiary work toward providing a positive re-entry for inmates
Since implementing this model, VADOC has recorded the lowest rate of offender recidivism among 45 states that produce three-year recidivism rates for felons
Cursory background checks that pull up criminal histories often disqualify people, even if just the year before, they were helping put out wildfires
Inmate Ruben Hernandez is charged with sexually assaulting a base-camp worker after she rejected his advances
A necropsy showed that the dog, a 4-year-old German Shepherd-Elkhound mix named Evie, died of “blunt force trauma to her abdomen”
Man botches own release with violent outburst in front of COs
Amendment will ask voters to reduce penalties for drug offenses, send defendants to treatment
Jails hope to improve care by providing post-booking interventions and community-based services
A well-designed and implemented multi-faceted approach to offender reentry is significantly lowering recidivism rates
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction Dir. Gary Mohr said that Ohio’s prison system needs its own mental-health hospital to treat inmates
The nationwide Prison Yoga Project aims to improve impulse control and decision making
The initiative is part of Senate Bill 120, which allows inmates to receive near private sector wages and job training
The administration has been pressing Congress to send Trump legislation that would provide the Bureau of Prisons with $50 million over the next five years
Excessive bail is a major issue for low-level, non-violent, non-serious misdemeanor defendants who pose little threat to public safety
By the time offenders reach our case load, they are already carrying a significant debt load from fines, courts costs, traffic tickets and victim restitution
Law enforcement leadership, corrections leadership and policymakers need to reevaluate their strategy for implementing gang prevention programs
Legislation like the Clean Slate bill keeps ex-prisoners out of the correctional system, minimizing costly recidivism rates and enhancing public safety
Our criminal justice system should not unfairly target individuals of lower socioeconomic means; here’s what needs to change
Inmates at a Boston jail quizzed the candidates at what organizers described as the first forum of its kind in the country
The suit said the state isn’t doing enough to help deaf and partially deaf people communicate while they’re locked up and after they’re released
Even under more restrictive definitions of recidivism, California DOJ stats show a high rate of return to crime by released inmates
The programs provide an escape from the monotony of prison life while helping students process their pasts
Former Gov. John Rowland is now working as a fundraiser for a Christian group that helps convicts return to their communities
Correctional facilities need to build bridges between prisoners and the community to give inmates the best chance for a successful reintegration
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