The first days and weeks after release carry a high risk of overdose. One major study found that, during the first two weeks after release, individuals formerly incarcerated were 12.7
Community corrections leaders know the pressures well: staffing gaps, larger caseloads, behavioral health and housing needs, plus growing expectations for measurable public safety results. The more urgent question is how
Recidivism is a major driver of swelling prison populations and rising costs. Each year, more than 650,000 individuals return from prison to their local communities. Yet, about 70 percent will
On June 26, 2025, the Council of State Governments Justice Center assembled leaders from workforce development, education, and corrections across seven Reentry 2030 states for the second session of the
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed an Executive Order launching Arizona’s Reentry 2030 program, part of a bipartisan national effort to improve support for justice-involved individuals and enhance public safety. In
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
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
Since it was passed in 2007, the Second Chance Act has focused on linking individuals returning to communities with treatment, training and services that, in theory, would reduce recidivism. A
Tennessee Department of Correction has released positive news surrounding public safety in the state. The latest data shows the recidivism rate for offenders released from TDOC facilities is now at its
A new national report highlights how housing is critical for people formerly incarcerated, but also shows many Departments of Corrections officials are well aware of the issue and taking steps
A study released by the Stanford Public Policy Program and prepared for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation takes a close look at how well a residential reentry program
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 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
The Council of State Governments recently published “After the Sentence, More Consequences: A National Report of Barriers to Work,” a 32-page report that examines the struggles millions of former offenders
Excerpts reprinted from Council of State Governments Justice Center Idaho Governor Brad Little recently toured the newly opened Connection and Intervention Station in Boise—a center he championed to help provide
