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.
Partnership equips incarcerated individuals with pathways to employment
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said inmates who struggled with daily functions or speaking in complete sentences became “totally coherent” around the dog
The Excellence in Facilities Award from Recidiviz recognizes MDOC’s innovative use of data and technology to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into the community
Republicans and a Democrat launched the initiative last week alongside business leaders and ex-felons at an Ionia prison
21-year-old inmate released from Tenn. jail, immediately arrested and charged with assault on CO 4 months prior
Lack of treatment options has exacerbated overcrowding, risks public safety and could violate state laws
Goal of the course was to examine the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs through a sociological analysis
At age 20, Brooke Linman was facing firearms, drug and theft charges; instead of jail, she was sent to “Fire camp,” where inmates are trained to fight fires
Guilford County Prison Farm has begun producing Jailhouse Jelly, Jailhouse Cider and Jailhouse Syrup for sale
18 inmates collectively shaved 5,723 days off their sentences
Inmates at Lebanon Correctional Institution are meeting the state’s growing demand for special license plates
Received the County Behavioral Health Collaboration Award as recognition for offering rehabilitation programming for inmates
Okla. prison education programs are said to reduce recidivism rates
Goldman Sachs stands to make a profit of $9.6M if the program prevents enough juvenile offenders from reoffending
Christie: “We’re dependent upon each other. All of us. And so this problem is all of our problem”
Madison County Schools has been using the state-run trusties program since 1999
Sheriff announces new section aimed at providing services for inmates’ return to community
Federal judges set April 18 as the new deadline
Study released Monday finds that violent crimes did not increase as a result of the program
Items will be donated to needy children and the homeless with help from the Folsom Lake Lion’s Club
To date, 338 men and women have participated in the Second Chance program
The inmate farm started in 1991 as part of the Sheriff’s Convicted Offender Re-entry Effort, also known as SCORE
Crispus Attucks planned to offer job training, addiction recovery support, basic computer training, Internet access, resume building, classes on anger management and more services
The Crispus Attucks Re-Entry Project, a “day reporting center” at 506 S. George St., will open soon
Job training projects are designed to help prisoners return to society
Cape Cod Five teaches financial literacy to Barnstable County Correctional Facility inmates
Director: “We started this for the dogs but we continue this for the impact it also has on the inmates”
Would give them constructive activities eight to 12 hours a day
Prison is over intended capacity, but programs offered to qualified offenders are intended to break cycle of incarceration
Voluntary, 12-36 month program called, “Faith- and Character-Based Correctional Initiative,” seeks to foster personal growth and character development
The coalition of non-profits behind the center hopes it will keep more people from going back to jail
A radical new program is giving criminals a break from jail, letting them into the community so they can hold down full-time jobs
Oklahoma’s Department of Corrections was told it could not make convicted sex offenders continue registration as legislative amendments change