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Juvenile Justice Services Can Produce Long-term Benefits for Communities
While the number of youths involved in the justice system and detained in residential settings has dropped significantly over the last two decades, recidivism as measured by various levels of reinvolvement with the justice system (e.g., rearrest, probation violations, reincarceration) is
Alabama PREP Program Takes Spotlight at American Probation and Parole Association Training Institute
Alabama Director of Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Cam Ward made a special presentation at the onset of a featured workshop to highlight how Alabama is shifting its focus to reentry programs and recidivism reduction, capped by its participation in
Stepping Up Releases Updated Toolkit for Addressing Mental Health Issues in Jails
More than 40% of individuals in jails and prisons nationwide have been assessed with a mental health diagnosis, which can lead to major challenges for correctional agencies and a decline in the health of the individuals incarcerated. Stepping Up is
Summer Graduations in Pennsylvania Showcase Positive Reentry Program Outcomes
Two participant graduations in Pennsylvania this month highlighted the power of recognizing participants at reentry center programs for their hard work and commitment to changing their lives in a positive manner. These events are uplifting for participants, their families and
Council of State Governments Justice Center Report Highlights Positive Impact of the Second Chance Act on Recidivism
Since it was passed in 2007, the Second Chance Act has focused on linking individuals returning to communities with treatment, training and services that, in theory, would reduce recidivism. A recently published report by the Council of State Governments Justice
GEO Group Names Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility its Reentry Facility of the Year
The GEO Group, which provides diversified correctional and community reentry services, has named the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility (ATEF), which delivers innovative cognitive behavioral treatment and vocational training for individuals returning from incarceration to community life, its 2024 Reentry Facility-of-the-Year.