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 payments, funded by profits from Allegheny County inmate phone, tablet and commissary purchases, will be studied for their impact on recidivism and community safety
Washington’s DOC will cover application fees and ensure IDs do not resemble prison mugshots to help reintegration efforts
With overdose deaths a leading cause of jail fatalities, California is expanding access to buprenorphine and other treatments under a new Medi-Cal initiative
The court ruled that a 112-year prison sentence imposed on a convicted rapist is unconstitutional because it doesn’t allow any opportunity for possible release
Some policies have been carefully and deliberately constructed, while others are lacking the same thoughtful craftsmanship
The goal is to reduce the chances that inmates will commit crimes after their release and to help ease their return into society
U.S. prison leaders are trying to incorporate European principals, where COs strive to make prison as close to normal life as possible, leading to lower recidivism rates.
The new program is part of the state’s justice reinvestment project to help reduce the number of prisoners and keep offenders from committing new crimes
The dogs are brought to the jail weekly to be trained by inmates
With the ability to rehabilitate and encourage change, juvenile systems can prevent children from becoming criminals
Palmer Correctional Center, a prison built to house nearly 500 inmates, sits silent and largely abandoned
This past Election Day there were several California propositions on the ballot that were criminal justice related
Pope Francis held a special Jubilee Mass for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica, urging world leaders to respect the dignity of inmates and offer them amnesty whenever possible
The word replaced “inmate” in the 2000s, and now, “offender” is being replaced due to its negative connotation
The study found each dollar states spend on mental health roughly cuts 25 cents off its jail expenditures by reducing its inmate population
Warden Gene Berdanier said there are about 12 inmates at any given time who are eligible for parole, but do not have an approved home plan and cannot be released
Some researchers contend the lists, searchable online, can prevent offenders from finding jobs and homes, making it more likely they’ll offend again
The committee said the age group has the greatest potential to “grow out of crime”
A former inmate says many inmates are unaware of their voting rights, even after officials sent letters to Ala. sheriffs informing them about the voting laws
In the long term, the hope is that all providers will adopt a common methodology, providing services that respond to each individual’s risk level and unique needs
Prosecutors have said Kathleen Kane abused her power to settle personal scores, ruining morale in her office and the state’s law enforcement community
Las Vegas became the first Nev. municipality to eliminate the box found on job applications that potential employees must check to indicate they have criminal records
The gov. ordered a former youth prison be re-opened as a center designed to reduce recidivism in his ongoing effort to reform criminal justice
The agenda focuses on keeping repeat offenders in NM behind bars longer, rather than having them arrested and released to commit new crimes
Hundreds of Ark. inmates and parolees are participating in a three-year federal pilot program that lets state and federal prisoners use financial aid to pay for college
The Lubbock County Detention Center offers rehab and educational opportunities to reduce the number of inmates who reoffend upon release
Christian Motorcycle Association brings bikes to the prison each year because it brings a sense of personal satisfaction and lets the members learn more about incarceration
While often considered punitive, administrative segregation units can provide unique opportunities for treatment success
Lawmakers are voting on a bill that would make it easier for inmates to get state ID cards when they’re released to help them get jobs and housing
Female prisons are filled with women serving sentences for prostitution but who are unrecognized victims of human trafficking and are often coerced into joining human trafficking networks
Few states have been more aggressive in releasing inmates and diverting offenders than Michigan, where a decade ago, one out of every 200 people was in prison
