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.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman called Lyle and Erik Menendez’s self-defense claims false and insists they do not meet the standards for rehabilitation or resentencing
A former incarcerated person turned corrections officer shares how breaking down the “us vs. them” mentality can improve prison safety, reduce staff burnout and foster rehabilitation
Idaho’s prison system is testing a more human-centered approach to incarceration, modeled after Norway’s reforms
A woman convicted of dealing crack cocaine walked away from a life sentence last July. On Thursday, she was back in court
Attorneys for Richard Anthony Jones uncovered a lookalike possible suspect for the robbery for which Jones was incarcerated
If Gov. John Bel Edwards’ 10 criminal justice measures all pass this week, the governor expects Louisiana’s prison population to be reduced by 10 percent over the next decade
In the wake of this year’s budget crisis, some lawmakers fear cuts to probation services could undermine the work they’ve done to reduce the number of low-level felons behind bars
The offender’s child support obligations can be extended by the same amount of time that the responsibility was suspended while the parent was incarcerated
In this episode, a variety of topics including corruption behind bars, rehabilitation and security are discussed
County officials who oversee the jails say they have since enacted reforms that have significantly decreased the number of people held in those jails
Gov. Paul LePage said the action would allow inmates to get jobs and wouldn’t threaten public safety because he won’t release sex offenders or abusers
The partnership, a first for the medium-security Jackson Correctional Institute, was arranged through a nonprofit that trains dogs to help people with health issues
Maine’s Republican governor, who once joked about using the guillotine to execute drug dealers, announced a plan this week to release an unknown number of “lower-risk” prisoners
Fourteen female inmates are spending much of the year learning Braille, so they can convert restaurant menus, textbooks and novels into Braille
The fee hike would only apply to people with jobs — about 50 percent of the population
The order will not preclude the state from running background checks on prospective employees and asking questions about their pasts during the interview process
Defense lawyer Larry Krasner says he will immediately stop seeking the death penalty if elected and will prioritize education, drug treatment and job training
While on “excess leave,” Manning will be unpaid but will be legally entitled to military medical care
Inmates in the jail’s primarily medium-security Division 11 can now order piping hot pizza — delivered direct to their cells
The program is aimed at helping inmates access educational programs and maintain ties to friends and family, which experts say can help decrease rates of recidivism
Lawmakers decided to grant parole hearings only for convicted killers who aren’t deemed the “worst of the worst”
The bill is part of a package of bills aimed at lessening Louisiana’s prison rate and improving opportunities for those exiting prison so they don’t reoffend
Convicted felons who finish their prison sentences will still have to wait two years before they can vote in Nebraska
The curvey found 69 percent of older Americans who reported having being incarcerated felt anxious about the amount of money they have saved for retirement
Removing visible antisocial or gang-related tattoos improve an offender’s chance for staying out of prison and obtaining employment
Kaepernick’s campaign says the suits will make parolees “better equipped to achieve gainful employment” and “live more productive lives”
Corrections officials announced new regulations that will expand the credits some inmates earn for demonstrating good behavior and completing educational programs
The “jails to jobs” initiative will guarantee all Rikers inmates serving sentences of a year or less a chance at short-term employment
The Republican governor has dedicated his final year in office to prisoner re-entry issues and drug addiction
Nothing is set in stone, but the Texas prison system soon could close several facilities to reduce expenses as state agencies face budget cuts over the next two years
Commissioner William Wrenn said obtaining a high school diploma was “a significant accomplishment” for the men
Individuals could be sentenced to a local clinic where they would receive addiction treatment instead of serving a weekend behind bars
One bill could restore voting rights to about 7,800 Nebraska felons as soon as they finish their sentences
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