A new outcome report highlights program data for calendar year 2025. Findings include that the program reduced criminal risk among participants by an average of 28%, had excellent engagement measured by high service attendance rates, more than quadrupled the number of individuals employed, and helped the agency save more than $1 million in jail-avoidance costs.
The Louisville Metro DRC was opened to reduce recidivism and lower incarceration costs. This outcomes report captured data during the calendar year 2024, and finds the program reduced criminal risk among a sample group of participants by 20% as measured by the LSI-R. Eighty-four participants were served during the year and the agency estimates more than $1.2 million had been saved in avoided incarceration costs. In addition, participants at discharge achieved major employment gains.
The Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission opened the RSC as a cost-effective alternative to incarceration that could also reduce recidivism. This outcomes report captured data during the calendar year 2021, and finds the program reduced criminal risk among participants significantly, had excellent engagement as measured by attendance at services, achieved high employment gains and helped the agency save more than $1 million in jail-avoidance costs.
Opened in 2011, the implementation of a day reporting program was a goal of the Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission to develop more cost-effective alternatives to incarceration that assist in reducing recidivism. This outcomes report finds the program is reducing the risk of participants to recidivate, lowering costs through jail avoidance, preparing participants to find jobs, and receiving high marks from participants as well.
