Recidivism
The Effects of the Timing and Dosage of Correctional Programming on Recidivism Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
Examining the Impact of Prior Criminal Justice History on 2-Year Recidivism Rates: A Comparison of Drug Court Participants and Program Referrals International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Does Providing Inmates With Education Improve Postrelease Outcomes? A Meta-analysis of Correctional Education Programs in the United States, Journal of Experimental Criminology
Reducing Recidivism in Released Offenders Improves Public Safety
By Matt Dummermuth, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
People returning to their communities from prison or jail often face complex challenges. To help meet these challenges, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs has announced awards totaling nearly $75 million to reduce recidivism among adults and youth. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 630,661 people...