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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
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
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
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
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
Idaho Department of Correction adds additional reentry office locations
With the addition of three new offices this summer, GEO Reentry Services and the Idaho Department of Correction have succeeded in establishing Connection and Intervention Stations in all seven of
Council of State Governments publishes Guide to Gender Responsive Programming for Justice-Involved Women
The Council of State Governments recently published “Adopting a Gender-Responsive Approach for Women in the Justice System: A Resource Guide,” a 30-page guide for program providers in behavioral health and
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections selects GEO Reentry to open day reporting centers in Lake Charles and Alexandria
Boca Raton, Fla. – The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has selected GEO Reentry Services, a national leader in community-based correctional treatment programs, to open day reporting centers
Pomona Day Reporting Center hosts transition celebration for participants
The Pomona Day Reporting Center in Pomona, California recently hosted an in-person transition celebration honoring nearly 40 parolees who successfully completed the DRC’s intensive evidence-based reentry program designed to prepare