The higher the degree, the lower the recidivism rate.
Robin LaBarbera, PhD, DSW
Independent Program Evaluator | Partnering with nonprofit leaders to maximize their program's impact and bring human flourishing to the communities where they serve.
Education is the key to preparing returning citizens to contribute positively to their communities in the future. Successful reentry depends on it.
A 2011 report from the?Institute for Higher Education Policy?(IHEP) reported that nearly 7 in 10 people who are formerly incarcerated will commit a new crime, and half will end up back in prison within three years. “Given that about 95 out of every 100 incarcerated people eventually rejoin society, it is crucial that we develop programs and tools to effectively reduce recidivism” (Prison Studies Project).
Research shows that providing educational opportunities to people in prison is the single most effective way to reduce recidivism. When incarcerated people take some college classes, they are 43% less likely to be re-incarcerated than those who do not. People in prison who earn an associate’s degree are around 85% less likely to return to prison, while those who receive a bachelor’s degree are more than 95% less likely.
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1 年Honestly would be my dream....
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1 年https://lsj.washington.edu/research/undergraduate/new-leash-life-benefits-dog-training-programs-prisons
Experienced Mental Health Clinician Working with those with serious mental illness.
1 年I work in the Texas prison system, unfortunately, as disheartening as it is, this is more of a punitive state than rehabilitative. Working on the system over a number of years and different states I’ve seen the good and the bad collaboration is needed to help provide proper prison reform in my opinion.
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1 年Well, I absolutely agree with that. I also believe programs like the dog program, and Wild Horse program provide skills that these individuals lack, and they provide strength and hope for the future love to talk. Let me know :)
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1 年YES and AMEN!!!!