Current Strategies for Reducing Recidivism

Contributing Organization(s): Center for Impact Research


Author(s)/Creator(s): Lise McKean; Charles Ransford

Publishing Date: 2004-08-01

Issue Areas: Education and Literacy; Employment and Labor; Poverty and Hunger

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This study reports on programs for inmates and released inmates that are contributing to reductions in recidivism. Programs showing the greatest success address the issues of substance abuse, low educational attainment, and the need for vocational training, job readiness, and placement services.

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Note: CIR ceased operation in April 2006. Please contact Lise McKean for more information about CIR research.


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