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How GEO Reentry Programs Use Positive Reinforcement to Change Participant Behavior
Increasing positive reinforcement is one of eight evidence-based principles that GEO Reentry Services programs use to reduce participants’ criminal thinking, change behavior and, ultimately, reduce recidivism. These evidence-based principles are part of a framework developed over decades of research on
CSG Justice Center’s “Fair Chance Licensing Project” explores licensed job access for individuals with criminal histories
Nearly one in four U.S. jobs require a government-issued license, but, for individuals with a criminal record, state regulations are often designed to discourage them from seeking jobs in licensed fields or prevent them from obtaining such licenses altogether. ”Fair
3 free resource workbooks for former inmates added to GEOreentryconnect.com
Thanks to GEOReentryConnect.com, former offenders looking to restart their lives have a new resource to help them reach their reentry goals. Going forward, all visitors to the website have access to three free workbooks featuring helpful tips and step-by-step guides
CSG Justice Center surveys Reentry Providers on adapting to the pandemic
A recent blog post by the Council of State Governments Justice Center’s highlights how community-based reentry service providers like GEO Reentry Services adapted their operations during the pandemic, while also examining how those organizations are faring today. The blog, titled
GEO Reentry Partners with Orange County Probation and Parole for women’s festival
As part of GEO Reentry Services’ commitment to fostering positive change in the community, the Orange County, Westminster and Santa Ana Day Reporting Centers recently partnered with the Orange County Probation and Parole offices to help put on Orange County’s
Santa Ana DRC participant founds community outreach organization
In her time at the Santa Ana Day Reporting Center, participant Nicole Valdez has not only made a 180-degree turnaround in her sobriety, but parlayed her interest in helping others into an actual business. Along with her husband Gilbert Valdez,