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Council of State Governments Recognizes Alabama PREP Program
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles’ (ABBP) residential reentry facility in Perry County was recently recognized for its innovation in reducing recidivism rates. Operated by GEO Reentry Services for the Alabama Department of Correction, The PREP Rehabilitation Center in
GEO Reentry Graduations in California Highlights What Works’ Principles in Action
Under a cooperative award from the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Institute of Corrections’ Community Corrections Division and the Crime and Justice Institute issued a report that distills the What Works in Corrections research into a framework of eight,
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