Reentry Programs, Reforms Helped Lower Recidivism Rates by Nearly Half: Report
The Crime Report: TCR Staff | September 2, 2021 An overall decline in recidivism rates may have been driven by federal and state reentry...
Research Roundup: Incarceration Can Cause Lasting Damage to Mental Health
Prison Policy Initiative: Katie Rose Quandt and Alexi Jones - May 13, 2021 We often talk about the disturbingly high numbers of people...
A Better Path Forward for Criminal Justice: Training and Employment for Correctional Populations
Brookings: Grant Duwe and Makada Henry-Nickie - April 2021 People involved in the correctional system in the U.S. tend to be...
Looking Beyond Conviction History: Recommendations for Public Housing Authority Admissions Policies
Safe, affordable housing is essential for the millions of people released from U.S. jails and prisons each year. But most public housing...
Report: Breaking Down Barriers to Record Clearing – A Survey of the Field
Clearing criminal records can be life-changing, leading to employment, higher wages, housing, educational opportunities, and more. For...
Parole Officer ‘Empathy Training’ Leads to a 13% Drop in Offenders Returning to Jail
Good News Network - April 3, 2021 Heavy caseloads, job stress, and biases can negatively affect relations between these officers and...
Eastern State Penitentiary Hiring for Two Positions: Research Specialist & Education Supervisor
For the Specialist for Research and Public Programming position we are looking for folks who enjoy research and writing to contribute to...
Report by Impact Justice Details Harmful Consequences of Prison Food Policies
Eating Behind Bars: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison Good food nourishes and sustains the body— and does more than that....
