We work with inmates. Here is the way to reduce recidivism. | Opinion

John Tyson, John Mathes and Jim Ferguson explain eight policies that would help inmates become productive members of society.

Cocoa teen aims to help reduce recidivism with Hired After Bars

Cocoa High junior Armani Cobb started Hired After Bars as a freshman with the goal of reducing recidivism rates for those who ...

Bexar County desperately needs a diversion center, not a jail expansion project

A diversion center would enable us to meet the mental health needs of offenders, reduce recidivism and decrease capacity ...
Crain's Chicago Business

Opinion: This policy change supports small biz and reduces crime, too

Look at any map of Chicago measuring crime or poverty, and you’ll see a disheartening picture: The communities with less economic opportunity have more crime. This is not a new revelation. Economists, ...
KTNV Las Vegas

Transitional work program aims to help inmates make money, reduce recidivism rates

Jacob Rocha spends his days working inside a warehouse surrounded by heavy machinery and wood, tucked in the Rocky Mountains. “Learned the machines, worked my way up, everything just kind of fell in ...
Yahoo

Reducing Recidivism event scheduled for Sept. 11-12

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MIFFLINBURG — Union County Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) will host the “Reducing Recidivism: Collaborating for Success” ...
KFVS12

Missouri’s new governor hopes to reduce recidivism

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri’s new governor set a goal to reduce the number of people reoffending after they get out of prison. Within minutes of swearing in, Missouri’s new Governor Mike ...
WHNT

Alabama leaders talk reducing recidivism rates, boosting public safety

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — It was all about recidivism Tuesday at a meeting of the state’s Reentry Task Force. Recidivism is the likelihood that someone formerly incarcerated will commit another ...