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Our latest report, “50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Act Era,” examines the progress made in reducing recidivism since the Second Chance Act was passed in 2008. As we celebrate #SecondChanceMonth this April, read our full report to learn more about the initiatives that have improved reentry success for people returning to their communities and how states are scaling up efforts to further cut recidivism and improve public safety: https://lnkd.in/eeg5t_ZM #ReentryMatters #SCA15YearsStrong #SCA15

In the 15 years since the passage of the Second Chance Act, federal funding has supported state and local efforts in improving reentry outcomes. These efforts include the National Reentry Resource Center, where stakeholders across a variety of sectors collaborate to address the complex challenges of reentry and reduce recidivism, and statewide efforts where states such as Missouri, Alabama, North Carolina, and Nebraska have set bold goals to scale up reentry success and reduce recidivism by 2030 through the Reentry 2030 initiative. As we celebrate #SCA15 this #SecondChanceMonth, make sure to read our “50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Era” report to learn more about how state-level initiatives have paved the way to a 23 percent drop in state-level recidivism rates since 2008: https://lnkd.in/eeg5t_ZM #ReentryMatters #SCA15YearsStrong

This research highlights the significant progress made in reducing repeat offenses nationwide over the last 15 years. During this time, various federal, state, local, and community-based organizations across the country have been actively working to decrease recidivism numbers unprecedented level. Recidivism, also known as 'reoffending,' has been a major focus for these groups. If your job or interest lies in any aspect of reentry, I highly encourage you to read this report as it addresses three crucial questions: 1. What progress has been made? 2. How much could states save by reducing recidivism further? 3. Are states ready to expand their efforts? Access the full report at https://buff.ly/3Us6daq

Fifteen years ago, the passage of the Second Chance Act prompted states to reexamine their efforts to improve outcomes for people post-incarceration. Our CSG Justice Center answers three critical questions in their latest report: What progress has been made? How much could states save by reducing recidivism further? Are states ready to expand their efforts? "50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Act Era" highlights the significant progress made in reducing recidivism and improving reentry outcomes. https://lnkd.in/e9JE9_jF

For the past 15 years, federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community-based organizations across the country, have been focused on reducing recidivism. With support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, The Council of State Governments Justice Center has released 50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Act Era. This report answers three critical questions: What progress has been made? How much could states save by reducing recidivism further? Are states ready to expand their efforts?

A new report by my organization, The Council of State Governments Justice Center, highlights the significant progress made in reducing recidivism across the country over the past 15 years. State-level reincarceration rates are 23 percent lower since 2008, and there is still much progress for states to make in the years ahead toward reducing recidivism.

As #SecondChanceMonth comes to a close, we reflect on the work accomplished in the 15 years since the passage of the Second Chance Act, and the work still to be done. States have seen a 23 percent decrease in state-level reincarceration rates since 2008, due in part to the programs and support funded by the Second Chance Act. However, states are still projected to spend $8 billion on reincarceration costs for people released from prison in 2022. For states to continue to reduce recidivism, they must show that #ReentryMatters by scaling effective policies and reentry models that create meaningful opportunities for individuals returning to their communities. Learn more about the progress made in the past 15 years and the progress that states must continue to make in the CSG Justice Center’s “50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Era” report: https://lnkd.in/eeg5t_ZM #SCA15YearsStrong #SCA15

"Around the U.S., in states ranging from Georgia to California and even deep-blue cities like Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, policymakers are responding to fears of crime with draconian proposals reminiscent of the 1990s...The past tells us this 'tough-on-crime' approach will predictably fuel #massincarceration and increase #recidivism, wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on efforts that disproportionately damage low-income communities of color and ultimately harm long term #publicsafety...If the goal is to build safer, stronger, healthier communities, we cannot continue to wage war on people." Learn more through new commentary by Roberta Meyers Douglas, Victoria Palacio Carr, MPP, CAPM, and Arianne Keegan published today in The Appeal: https://lnkd.in/edzR5aPu #nohealthnojustice

📊 Excited to share findings from a comprehensive report by the Public Policy Institute of California, funded by the Michelson 20MM Foundation, analyzing California's prison programs' impact on recidivism. Key takeaways highlight a notable rise in program participation over the past five years, though critical challenges in targeting and accessibility remain. As we navigate persistent recidivism rates, it's clear that refining reentry pathways is crucial. Dive deeper into the report to explore CDCR's strategies for enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.

DID YOU KNOW? Since the passage of the Second Chance Act in 2008, state-level reincarceration rates have seen a 23 percent decrease due to policy changes. In this time, 1,123 grantees representing 48 states and 3 territories have received support through the Second Chance Act, providing justice-involved individuals with increased access to employment opportunities, behavioral health care, stable housing, and more. Learn more about the significant progress made in reducing recidivism across the United States over the past 15 years, and how states can continue to make progress through cutting-edge policy decisions, in “50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Era”: https://lnkd.in/eeg5t_ZM #SecondChanceMonth #ReentryMatters #SCA15YearsStrong #SCA15