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 episode followed three inmate workers at State Farm Correctional Complex who shared insights about the valuable re-entry skills they are gaining in agribusiness
An old medical warehouse will now be used to teach Pulaski County inmates skills from lawn care to welding, in hopes of reducing recidivism
The corrections director said sweat lodges are a culturally specific way to address the spiritual needs of indigenous inmates — and hopefully reduce recidivism
The Clink, a restaurant, puts inmates through rigorous training to prepare for re-entry
Program teaches responsibility to men who have never had responsibility
At the heart of the plan is an effort to move inmates out of state prisons where costs are the highest and to help them become productive members of society
DOC and LEOs join forces to monitor sex offenders on parole
Rate of repeat offenders is less than the national average
The Federal Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative was authorized by Congress in 2007 to promote successful reintegration of offenders
After release, formerly-incarcerated graduates of the program at San Quentin qualify for placement in $17-per-hour jobs transforming yards in underserved neighborhoods from lawns to permaculture food gardens
Ongoing protection of the public is expensive in an economy where cash is king and, after election day, challenges for the winners are king-sized
The primary target audiences are inmates who have problems reading and those accused of nonviolent crimes
85 inmates handle about one million calls a year
Statewide, 88 probationers or parolees committed 95 homicides from January 2010 through Aug. 31, 2012
Man charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon
Placing blame is really more complex, considering the three-stage continuum of the criminal justice system
There are currently 148 inmates with immigration holds still in county jail but up for release if they make bond
Police, prison data can find gun users ‘to go after,’ attorney general says
According to some older lifers, they are no longer a threat and should be let go
Re-entry and rehabilitation must be the focus of an inmate’s incarceration experience or we are doomed to fail
Under a plan introduced this week, the city is considering a tax sweetener for businesses that hire felons newly release from prison
In the program, the strike force plans to pair mentors with inmates and work with them one-on-one
Program trains minimum-security inmates to become wildland firefighters
The vegetable garden covering more than an acre at the county jail was started in 2009
Employers and landlords would be prohibited from disqualifying applicants because they have been convicted of a crime or been arrested
The state is in the midst of a recidivism crisis that has contributed to a ballooning prison budget at a time when things like school funding and social programs are being slashed
Police know they can never get rid of all the guns, so Columbus officers have turned their attention to getting the gun offenders off the streets
Offender idleness is the precursor for lack of order and disruption
For those of us pledged to protect the public’s safety, can we expect ourselves to do anything less?
The pre-release center, which opened in 1979 on the grounds of the former Stevens School, is often the last stop in the prison system for inmates rejoining society
