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.
Elmwood Correctional Facility’s new Goodwill store gives incarcerated women hands-on retail training and provides inmates with free clothes upon their release
“I think it makes a difference for them because they get a slice of humanity that they don’t normally get in here. They’re seen as people,” the Republic FC president said
The grant money will also go to evidence-based initiatives to help reduce recidivism in county jails, Allegheny County officials said
Struggling to avoid impending default on its mortgages
Helps incarcerated veterans readjust
Official: “they promote the importance of cultural awareness, working together and most importantly working together to make a difference in the community”
Organization is recommending that district attorneys file subpoenas for the prison records of inmates seeking a resentencing hearing so they can scrutinize everything
Victims included the ex-girlfriend’s sister and the sister’s husband
A penitentiary in Brazil offers the classes to inmates
The non-profit Star Project also offers therapy and mentoring to help prevent ex-cons from reoffending
Female inmate returns to prison she was released from in order to practice
People come from all across the parish to purchase the handmade goods ranging from wooden boats to clothing
Prison Society executive director William DiMascio says the program had been highly successful over the past four years
Report says the Bureau of Prisons oversees more than 218,000 inmates, yet has recommended an average of only two dozen compassionate releases a year since 1992
The GLOW Project, which stands for “Giving Light to Our World,” allows inmates to donate money to a charity of their choice
Accused of robbing a bank less than one hour after he was released
Has been steadily declining since 1993
Whatever the subject, volunteers with the Appalachian Prison Book Project believe they hold the power to unlock worlds
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
