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 Michigan DOC report highlights 36% drop in inmates and a recidivism rate below 23%, as reentry programs show long-term impact
By making financial education a core part of reentry planning, corrections agencies can equip individuals with the tools they need for long-term stability and safer communities
A new Netflix documentary highlights inmates at South Central Correctional Center who create quilts for foster children, finding community and purpose through fabric and thread
How an innovative jail program helped an inmate find his purpose and start again
It’s a theme the former politician is well-suited to promoting, after his stint in prison for corruption crimes
The law also removes a section in state statute that says “every able-bodied inmate shall be put to and kept at” work
Inmates “know there is no retribution for going off the rails,” one staff member said
“It’s probably one of the best programs we’ve ever done here at the facility,” Sheriff Michael Filicetti said
Under private management, the facility has been plagued by inmate deaths, attacks on officers, and mistreatment by supervisors
A proposed program would see inmates from the area transferred about six months before their parole date
“We wish him the best and applaud him for his sense of humanity,” Sheriff Jon Hayden said in a now-viral Facebook post
By providing too many privileges to its max-security inmates, Ohio is both undercutting its reformatory mission and putting the safety of everyone behind the wall at risk
“It made me start the grieving process all over again knowing he was free and they are dead,” a family member said
The former four-term Republican governor says he’s had a change of heart in his approach to criminal justice
“This is a critical outcome to be aware of as jails nationwide consider whether to offer this type of healthcare,” said the study’s lead author
The First Step Act is intended to encourage inmates to participate in programs aimed at reducing recidivism
Graduates are connected with member companies and start working within five days after their release
“This is a prison where the incarcerated individuals actually write staff gratitude letters upon graduation,” said one officer
Reentry support in resource-strapped rural communities is critical for individuals to successfully transition from correctional settings to the community
The ADEPT certification is designed to give recipients a competitive employment edge
The degree program is offered free to the inmates and will not incur an expense for the Department of Corrections
“I’m here to let inmates know that they can get a job, make a livable wage and get out of their former lifestyle,” said one employer
“It’s great for morale, the culture; it’s great for the community,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt
Tracking the success of rehabilitative programs is about to get a lot easier in the state of Maine’s correctional facilities
Designated programs and resources can minimize recidivism and bolster community reintegration
Designed to create an atmosphere for growth, the residence appears to be doing just that for those who call it home
“What happened in March was a wake-up call,” said the DOC’s apprenticeship coordinator
The state received the highest number of Second Chance Pell awards in the country
Prisoner re-entry into society is not a political issue, said Gov. Mike Parson
More than 150 people were screened for the program in July and early August
“Things like substance abuse is not their enemy, it’s mental health,” said Col. Chris Thomas
They will be called “residents” or “those within our care,” said Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
Exposing inmates to video and audio recordings of nature shows promise in improving prison culture, a new study has found
