In Brazil, a prison-based reentry program known as APAC centers human dignity in its efforts to reintegrate individuals fully back into society, serving as a model that U.S. leaders and policymakers ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Three men who each faced significant hurdles rebuilding their lives after exiting prison say Cuyahoga County must better support people transitioning back into society if it wants to ...
For the past six years, there has been strong bipartisan support for improving access to Medicaid for people leaving incarceration. Key momentum began with the SUPPORT Act of 2018, passed under the ...
COLUMBIA COUNTY — In an attempt to help reduce the county’s recidivism rate of ex-convicts and lessen the demand on the county’s public agencies, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors is ...
Authorities Wednesday were searching for an inmate from Riverside County who walked away from a prison re-entry facility in San Diego. At about 9 p.m. Tuesday, officials were alerted that Angel ...
BISMARCK — A set of bills with the backing of North Dakota’s governor could help reduce recidivism and support recovery for inmates while addressing overcrowding in jails and prisons. “The bottom line ...
Elizabeth has introduced an initiative aimed at reducing recidivism rates among residents returning from jail or prison. The Elizabeth Reentry Program (COERP) seeks to provide comprehensive support to ...
Pennsylvania is a state that believes in second chances. Recent bipartisan legislation, which I have supported, reflects this commitment. This includes Senate Bill 838 of 2023, which reformed the ...