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.
This initiative, spearheaded by students from UW-La Crosse, enables fathers to record themselves reading storybooks, which are then sent to their children
The College of Southern Nevada’s program at Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center highlights the impact of education on reducing recidivism
A legislative report links substance abuse and incomplete data tracking to increasing returns to prison
It’s not feasible for correctional institutions alone to be responsible for the successful rehabilitation of offenders
344 inmates occupy its dormitory-style bedrooms, take high school-equivalency programs and work on substance abuse and job training
Six-member task force is charged with studying addiction and the state’s treatment options
Official: “By placing these individuals into paying jobs upon their release, we’re not only reducing the cost of housing inmates in our county jails, but also turning them into productive, taxpaying citizens”
A state lawmaker and Gov. Mary Fallin’s office believe Oklahoma DOC isn’t properly releasing offenders to lower levels of supervision as they near the end of their sentences
A proposed change in the way prison transfers and parole revocation hearings are processed is one of a series of recommendations
Recidivism rates for men who participate in the East Hill Singers from its inception in 1995 through 2013 is 18 percent
Recovery in a Safe Environment has already-sentenced inmates work together in day-long sessions confront their drug and alcohol abuse
45 inmates have reportedly requested books
23 programs statewide will share the $5 million
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