Governing

A Scalable Model for Reducing Recidivism

A Tennessee program’s success stems from a yearlong commitment to housing stability, employment continuity and social support ...
Yahoo

Overcrowded: Reducing recidivism in Arkansas is an uphill battle, experts say

The Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters in North Little Rock on Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo by Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) Violet White’s experience in the Arkansas Department of Corrections ...
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The efforts to reduce recidivism rates in Pennsylvania | Beyond the Bars

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — It’s the reality for thousands of Pennsylvanians in the criminal justice system: being re-arrested or re-incarcerated. It’s known as recidivism, a pattern Kelly Evans with the ...
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Iowa Department of Corrections reports lowest rates of recidivism in a decade

DES MOINES, Iowa — Recidivism rates are at their lowest in the last decade for Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities. According to the Iowa DOC, the recidivism rate for FY2022 to FY2025 is ...
The Gazette

Colorado’s recidivism rate has decreased significantly, but violent crime is up, new analysis finds

Changes to Colorado’s crime policies led to a significant decrease in recidivism in the state’s prisons, but lowering penalties for certain offenses also increased the number of violent crimes, ...
The Gazette

Fewer people being sent back to Iowa’s prisons on repeat offenses, although experts caution against data

Iowa Department of Corrections director Beth Skinner talks to reporters during taping of "Iowa Press" at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston on Aug. 26, 2022. (Screenshot from Iowa PBS) Buy Photo The Gazette ...