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Correctional Program Checklist helps measure reentry program effectiveness
There are a range of tools to measure reentry program outcomes at residential and non-residential reentry centers — among the most effective is the University of Cincinnati’s Correctional Program Checklist
GEO Reentry Connect API integrations link justice-involved individuals to valuable help
GEOReentryConnect.com is website for individuals – and their families – who are formerly incarcerated or currently serving sentences in the community while on probation, parole, or pretrial release. The resources
GEO Reentry Supports Idaho DOC Community Intervention Stations and Transitional Housing
In 2020, GEO Reentry Services opened four reentry programs – called Community Intervention Stations – for individuals on parole to undergo multi-phase evidence-based programming that includes an individualized behavior change
Scranton RRC Residents Make a Difference with Fundraising Effort
As part of their reentry journey, residents at the GEO Reentry Scranton Residential Reentry Program are encouraged to get involved in community affairs as both a “give back” to the
Why targeting criminogenic risk factors is key to reducing recidivism
GEO Reentry Services programs rely on evidence-based practices that are proven to reduce recidivism — our staff target specific risk factors that lead to participants’ criminal behavior, address those factors
Luzerne County Reentry Program Graduation Follows Positive 2021 Outcomes Report
When officials from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and GEO Reentry Services gather this year for the annual summer graduation – also known as a transition celebration – a group of more
Mentoring helps former prisoners upon return to community
Most prisoners in the United States will eventually be released from incarceration, and in fact the U.S. Department of Justice estimates that more than 650,000 individuals are released from prison
Fresno County Resource Fair organized for justice-involved individuals highlights employment opportunities
In partnership with the Fresno County Probation Department, GEO Reentry Services hosted a free resource fair for justice-involved individuals seeking information on jobs, school opportunities and other valuable resources that
Perth Amboy Community Resource Center marks 100% program completion rate
The Perth Amboy, N.J., Community Resource Center, a non-residential reentry program that provides treatment and training for parolees under the supervision of NJ Parole Board, is off to a great
A recently completed report highlights success for Lycoming County reentry program
A recently completed outcomes report from the Lycoming County Reentry Service Center highlights results from 2021 participant data. The report indicates good engagement by participants in the program and its
Former GEO Reentry Taylor Street resident runs toward his future
When Markelle Taylor completed the Boston Marathon in April, it was a first for him. Not only had he bested his previous time by 15 minutes and broke the 3-hour
Several GEO Reentry programs host spring events, including graduations and open houses
Several GEO Reentry programs are celebrating participant graduations, also known as transition celebrations, this spring in collaboration with partner agencies. These events mark successful completion of commitments by parolees or
CSG Report Highlights the Importance of Involving Family Caregivers in the Reentry Process
When individuals are incarcerated, it generates a cascading set of challenges throughout a family. For children, it can trigger lifelong problems, and studies have documented that parental imprisonment is a
At the root, cognitive behavioral treatment targets reduced recidivism
Given that the strongest predictors for criminal behavior include dynamic factors such as antisocial attitudes, antisocial peers and antisocial personality traits, then the most effective intervention for medium- to high-risk
Continuous Quality Improvement in Community-Based Reentry Programs
By John Hogan and Annette Garcia Continuous Quality Improvement is a progressive incremental improvement of processes, safety, and participant care. The goal of CQI may include improvement of operations, outcomes,
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
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