Cal State LA secures a $900K grant for prison to careers initiative, linking graduates with employment opportunities after incarceration.
Category: Recidivism
Prison education program PATHS expand opportunity to earn college credits
The PATHS (Prepare, Achieve, and Transform for Healthy Success) prison education program is expanding to provide women with college credits.
Taking Root, Fairfax County Diversion Program Marks One Year Milestone
Fairfax County, VA, leaders celebrate the one-year success of “Taking Root,” a diversion program providing a Virginia alternative to jail.
Indian River County Jail implements River Farms program to reduce recidivism among female inmates
The River Farms program at Indian River County Jail engages female inmates in animal care, farming, and art projects to prevent recidivism.
Senate Bill 1048 aims to expand the Florida Department of Corrections incentivized prison program
Florida’s proposed Senate Bill 1048 seeks to enhance the incentivized prison program for nonviolent offenders to reduce recidivism.
Chicago welcomes fifth Community Reentry Support Center at Danny K. Davis Second Chance Center
Chicago’s 5th Community Reentry Support Center, the Danny K. Davis Second Chance Center, represents the city’s efforts to combat recidivism.
North Carolina jails grapple with mental health challenges as sheriffs seek solutions beyond incarceration
Sheriffs in North Carolina express hope that Medicaid expansion will address mental health issues, reducing reliance on North Carolina jails.
Clean Slate Act in New York Offers Fresh Start for Two Million with Prior Convictions
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the historic Clean Slate Act in New York, extending fresh opportunities to people with prior convictions.
Iowa Department of Corrections reports 2.7 percent drop in recidivism this year
The Iowa Department of Corrections sees a 2.7 percent decline in recidivism; the trend is expected to increase in the coming years.
Northwestern University Celebrates First-Ever Prison Inmates to Graduate From Top-10 University
Northwestern University sets a historic graduation for prison inmates, the first to graduate from a top-10 university.