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.
The PAWSitive Changes program at Armstrong County Jail pairs long-term shelter dogs with inmates, giving both a chance at transformation
With courts popping up across the facility, pickleball offers California Men’s Colony inmates a chance to connect and stay active
The program at FCI Marion teaches inmates how to work with dogs who may lack manners or confidence
Parole of dozens of former juvenile lifers raises a host of questions about how those freed will navigate life on the outside
The state of New Jersey has seen notable reduction in recidivism - here’s how this was accomplished
Last year, inmate firefighters made up about 20 percent of California’s fire crews to help fight major wildfires
Among proposed changes are eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for some drug offenses while increasing penalties for others
The fire camp program provides rehabilitation to inmates while benefiting California residents through firefighting and community improvement efforts
The study suggests its findings bolster existing research that show a cycle of incarceration leads to loss of cohesion and added crime in poor, mostly nonwhite neighborhoods
Officials hope the recidivism rate and jail overcrowding will be positively affected by the county’s incoming work release program
The school-like approach offers inmates a chance to take courses to help them build crime-free lives on the outside
The county intends to use the money to create a 21-bed shelter and day treatment center primarily for African American women
“The goal is for every prison in the state of Oklahoma to have a stand-alone chapel dedicated to providing faith and educational-based programs”
State doesn’t prohibit felons from becoming lawyers, but a felony creates a presumption that the applicant lacks “good moral character and/or fitness to practice law”
Mississippi is one of 10 states that permanently revoke voting rights for people convicted of some or all felonies
The two bills are the latest attempt to keep the prison population below the cap set by federal judges
The legislation would align state law with recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions by automatically giving youthful offenders a chance at parole after 25 years
Joe Giudice said authorities are using a detainer placed on him by ICE as a reason to exclude him from the prison’s treatment program
One program is for incarcerated inmates and the other two are to help those leaving the jail re-enter society with resources to keep them from returning
No one who took part in the Manson clan’s two-night killing rampage has been released from prison so far
Moral reconation therapy focuses on increasing moral reasoning, enhancing self-image, promoting a positive identity and potentially reducing returns to prison
A report stresses the importance of creating career pathways that start with prison education and training
Prison officials have already notified prosecutors across California of more than 1,800 inmates who have applied for early parole
Soon-to-be released inmates who qualify are removed from the general population and assigned to the exclusive village for housing and job training
Inmates must be willing to take at good look at themselves for positive change to occur
The five-month restorative justice program helps inmates prepare for a life away from crime and substance abuse after jail through community service
Caseworkers meet with homeless inmates and connect them to apartments, medical care and jobs immediately upon release in an effort to keep them from coming back
States have moved to make it easier for ex-offenders to get professional licenses and to limit the penalties ex-offenders
In the direct-supervision model, inmate cells ring a central area, or pod, with an unarmed deputy sitting at a desk in the pod
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office says its jail’s library is stocked only with donations, which have to be replaced as the books become damaged or worn out
Prosecutors will recommend 30 years in prison. Anthony Strong would have faced life at trial
Expansion of CALPIA’s computer coding program aims to lower recidivism rates by providing rehabilitation and job opportunities to female inmates
Expanding the CALPIA e-waste recycling program increases offender training and creates more school computers, without adding state agency costs
