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 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
“Arc of Redemption,” a welded sculpture made by inmates in the Muskegon Correctional Facility’s welding program, reflects themes of skill-building, focus and renewal
Overloaded caseloads and scarce resources limit community corrections — but smarter supervision, proven practices and strong partnerships can change outcomes
The criminal justice system needs more resources to improve reintegration efforts and help ex-offenders find jobs and housing so they’re less likely to re-offend
In the field of “green corrections,” the triple winners of saving money, developing inmate job skills and helping the environment drive administrators’ interest
Earlier this week, Sen. John Cornyn introduced the First Step Act, which aims to lower recidivism rates
The bill seeks to offer more funding for prison programs and incentivizes inmates to complete programs to reduce recidivism
A 2013 Rand study found that every dollar invested in prison education programs saved nearly $5 on later incarceration costs
At least a quarter of the people in U.S. prisons and jails are addicted to opioids
Can rehab programs reduce non-violent drug offender recidivism?
Dozens of Coloradans sentenced to either life without parole or very long sentences as juveniles now have a chance at release
The Stepping Up Initiative puts law enforcement in contact with local resources that can assist in the education and rehabilitation of inmates with mental health illnesses
Corrections officers witness a lot of misery in our facilities; it is imperative we look for the good both inside our jails and in our communities
Spending time and money on specialized treatment programs for sex offenders serves to lower their risk of recidivism and work to protect the community
The Idaho DOC’s Free2Succeed program uses community mentors to offer guidance and be role models for newly released parolees
The partnership will give criminal justice students and inmates a chance to learn together
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi discusses current issues in corrections with a panel of experts
Corrections has evolved. Calling us guards minimizes the positive evolution of what we have become
Violent incidents have decreased throughout the institution since the rehabilitation program began
Some believe this is a great way to improve safety and security, but others believe that rehab requires physical contact from the inmate’s family
President Donald Trump says the nation needs to find ways to help inmates eventually re-enter society
As the new year approaches, can corrections find a way to regroup and move forward in a positive direction?
It was a tumultuous year in corrections as prison riots threatened facility security, and correctional officers were seriously assaulted and murdered
Retired Oklahoma judge Thomas Landrith is hailed as a hero of criminal justice reform. But he is also involved in a more sinister byproduct of criminal justice reform
Department officials said Catalyst Behavioral Services did not “conduct necessary functions effectively”
In the second part of this two-part episode, Anthony Gangi further explores how the state of New Jersey is keeping the inmate population down
The nation’s largest private prison operator is stepping up efforts to keep former inmates from returning behind bars
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