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New data reveals a striking 4.4% recidivism rate for work-release participants, highlighting the potential for job training to transform lives and reduce prison returns.

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Task force hears data showing lower recidivism for work-release participants
DOC presented 2024 recidivism figures showing 4.4% for work-release participants, 7% for reentry programs and 14.7% for the general incarcerated population; members cited the figures to argue expansion could reduce returns to prison.
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November 5, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Buncombe County just secured a $1 million grant to enhance treatment-court programs, promising vital support like sober-living housing and expert evaluation partnerships!

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Board accepts $1 million DOJ grant to continue treatment-court services and in-house clinician
The Buncombe County board approved a budget amendment to accept $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to support treatment-court enhancements for five years, including continuation of an in-house clinician and housing supports; staff said the grant helped the Aspire court reach national academy status.
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November 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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The STAR program is making waves in Winnebago County, reporting a remarkable 26% reduction in recidivism among high-risk participants since its launch!

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Presentation: county's STAR jail recovery program shows lower recidivism for high-risk participants
County staff presented evaluation data showing STAR participants had lower-than-expected recidivism: program staff reported a 26% reduction in recidivism for higher-risk participants compared with expected rates and described follow-up supports including 3,000+ transports and partnerships with local agencies.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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A new proposal could change the way habitual offenders are treated in Louisiana, potentially unlocking vital programming that reduces recidivism for those deemed high-risk.

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Task force flags habitual-offender language and risk tool as barriers to placement
DOC staff warned that current habitual-offender rules plus TIGER risk scores can make placement decisions counterproductive—people labeled habitual offenders with moderate/high risk are often excluded from earlier programming; staff suggested statutory tweaks to base eligibility on the underlying crime or extend eligibility windows for long-serving inmates.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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The Piedmont Adult Recovery Court has achieved remarkable success in just five years, boasting a low recidivism rate of 4.1% and saving Henry County over $153,000!

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Piedmont Adult Recovery Court marks five years, cites low recidivism and local savings
Program leaders told the board the Piedmont Adult Recovery Court has enrolled 60 participants since 2021, graduated 21, currently serves 24, and reports an estimated Henry County savings of $153,872 and a graduate reconviction rate of about 4.1%.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Gwinnett County is taking a bold step towards reducing recidivism by allocating $250,000 to support vital services for individuals reentering society after jail.

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Gwinnett County allocates $250,000 to United Way for jail reentry services
The Board approved a $250,000 FY 2026 allocation to United Way of Greater Atlanta to provide shelter, treatment, job skills and case management for individuals released from Gwinnett County Jail under an MOU intended to reduce recidivism.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Williamson County is stepping up for young adults with a groundbreaking justice program that could change lives and expunge records!

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Court approves continued funding for juvenile transformative justice program serving 17–24-year-olds
The court approved items 41–44 to continue a nine-year transformative justice program serving 17–24-year-olds; the program includes attorney stipends ($57,000 each for two lawyers), CAPCOG funding ($153,000/year), and expunction for participants who complete the program.
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October 23, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Scott County is set to sunset its treatment court by 2026, but the fight against addiction continues with a new enhanced probation program focused on high-risk individuals.

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Scott County will sunset treatment court in 2026 and fold services into enhanced probation caseload
Scott County's treatment court will sunset at the end of 2026 by board resolution; county staff say core treatment-court practices will be carried forward through an enhanced drug and alcohol probation caseload that prioritizes high-risk, high-need clients and uses assessment tools and review hearings to maintain outcomes.
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October 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Bakersfield City Council just allocated $4 million for a groundbreaking pilot program to tackle repeat low-level offenders with treatment options—could this be the solution to reducing recidivism?

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Bakersfield council sets aside $4 million to pursue pilot contracting jail/bed space for repeat low‑level offenders
City Manager Christian Clegg recommended and the council approved setting aside $4 million to pursue a limited pilot contracting jail/bed space aimed at repeat low‑level offenders under Proposition 36 offenses; the measure passed after council debate about scope, liability and the need for treatment services.
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October 23, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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Delaware County's jail is set to revolutionize rehabilitation with a new grant that dramatically cut recidivism rates and expanded access to life-saving treatment programs!

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Delaware County sheriff wins AG grant to expand jail MAT program; officials cite sharp growth and lower recidivism
Sheriff Jeff Balzer and criminal justice programs manager Cassie Neff told commissioners a new Ohio attorney general grant will sustain medications and add a coordinator to expand the jail's medicated assisted treatment program, which grew from 57 people in 2024 to 312 during the most recent grant year and reported a 9% recidivism rate for participants.
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October 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Four inspiring drug court graduates are changing lives and saving taxpayers nearly $1 million—find out how you can support this transformative program!

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Commissioners praise drug court graduates and cite nearly $1 million in estimated taxpayer savings
Commissioners highlighted four recent drug court graduates, praised community support for the program and one commissioner estimated taxpayer savings of $996,000 from the program's outcomes.
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October 15, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Commissioners hailed the new jail project as a potential "gold standard" for design, thanks to a collaborative effort that garnered an impressive 97% community support for its funding!

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Commissioners praise jail project design, cite strong community support for sales tax funding
Commissioners who toured the new jail praised the design and the collaborative work of finance and construction teams; staff cited roughly 97% community buy‑in during outreach connected to the sales tax used to fund the project.
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October 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Kentucky's Department of Corrections is transforming lives with impressive educational achievements and crucial support services that are reducing recidivism rates.

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DOC says education, IDs and transportation expanded reentry services in 2025
Department of Corrections officials told the committee that in 2025 inmates completed 285 GEDs, 97 associate degrees, and other credentials; DOC said it issued 2,555 state IDs prior to release and provided transportation supports tied to opioid-response funding.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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A groundbreaking jail reentry program is helping former inmates regain vital health coverage and access life-saving medications, but faces significant challenges along the way.

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Sheriff's office reentry program signs inmates up for Medicaid, reports lower medication costs and ongoing challenges with billing and housing
Madison Gallant, clinical services with the sheriff's office, told the task force the jail reentry Medicaid-enrollment program (started July 1 last year) has generated about $162,000 in reimbursable funds year-to-date, restarted expensive HIV and hepatitis C treatments through insurance, and shown a roughly 31% post-release follow-up rate while facing barriers with enrollment, billing and housing.
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October 8, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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A $2.9 million contract renewal for rehabilitation services at Perry County Prep Center has led to an impressive 1.48% recidivism rate, raising questions about the effectiveness of reentry programs.

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Committee reviews final renewal for GEO reentry services; committee hears low recidivism figure
The committee reviewed a final renewal with GEO for rehabilitation services at Perry County Prep Center — a nearly $2.9 million contract renewal within a program total approaching $14 million — and heard the program reported a 1.48% recidivism rate and an approximate $13,819 per-participant treatment cost.
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October 2, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Rockingham County is taking a bold step toward public safety and mental health by applying for $3 million in grants that could revolutionize its reentry program and slash recidivism rates to just 8%.

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Commissioners authorize $3M public‑safety grant application and approve Smart Reentry grant submission
The board authorized submission of a Bureau of Justice Assistance application for up to $3 million and approved a Smart Reentry demonstration application that officials said supports a STAR program they reported reduced recidivism to roughly 8%.
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September 28, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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DOC reveals groundbreaking strategies that are reshaping reentry programs and significantly lowering recidivism rates—discover how these initiatives are making a difference!

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DOC highlights reentry beds, partial-confinement successes and an Arcadia 20 fire-crew program
DOC described partial confinement programs with about 1,100 participants and cited an Arcadia 20 DNR crew program that employs returning residents; members discussed reentry-center closures and asked DOC to prioritize reopening locations where geography limits access.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Montana campuses are breaking barriers with new education programs for incarcerated students, offering degrees and hands-on certificates to transform lives and reduce recidivism.

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Montana campuses expand prison education under PEP designation; MSUB, Highlands, Montana Tech pilot programs
Regents heard that MSU Billings and other campuses now hold Prison Education Program (PEP) designations enabling Title IV Pell access for incarcerated students. Presenters described degree and short‑term workforce offerings, welding cohorts, and a pilot pre‑release campus partnership for hands‑on certificates.
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September 26, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Boyd County's innovative use of long-acting injectable buprenorphine in its jail has slashed recidivism rates to just 2%, showcasing a groundbreaking approach to tackling opioid addiction.

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Boyd County jail and Stepworks report steep recidivism drop after injectable buprenorphine program
Jailer Bill Hensley and Joyce Johnson (Stepworks) described using monthly injectable buprenorphine in county detention, reporting operational benefits and a 2% 90‑day recidivism rate in their tracked program; they said opioid‑abatement grants funded the effort and stressed peer‑supported reentry connections and Medicaid linkage post‑release.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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A formerly incarcerated organizer revealed how restorative justice meetings with victims' families transformed pain into healing, leading to an 81% reduction in recidivism.

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Formerly incarcerated speaker and reentry council recommend restorative approaches to reduce harm
A formerly incarcerated organizer described multi-year restorative meetings with victims’ families that led to mutual healing; the Statewide Reentry Council endorsed expanding trauma-informed restorative practices and cited an 81% reduction in recidivism from a restorative reentry pilot.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Sedgwick County's latest report reveals promising gains in adult corrections but alarming trends in juvenile intakes following new legislation.

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County corrections reports: modest adult gains, juvenile intakes rise after state law; board accepts FY26 year-end reports
Adult community corrections reported a modest improvement in completion rates and low 1-year recidivism for certain cohorts; juvenile services noted an 8% recidivism rate for youth and a rise in intakes and detention following House Bill 2329, and the board approved the FY26 reports.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Daviess County and Owensboro are investing $150,000 annually to keep the juvenile drug and mental health court alive, focusing on rehabilitation over detention for the next four years!

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Fiscal court renews four-year funding agreement for juvenile drug and mental health court
Daviess County and the City of Owensboro will each contribute $75,000 annually from 2027–2030 to continue a juvenile drug and mental health court program, with Daviess County Public Schools remaining fiscal and supervising agent; the fiscal court approved the memorandum of agreement by voice vote.
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September 12, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Chief Jose Briones highlights the success of Island County's RSAT program, revealing that those who complete it are far less likely to return to jail, with many finding stable jobs and housing instead.

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Island County chief says RSAT treatment keeps many people from returning to jail
Chief Jose Briones described the county's RSAT residential substance-abuse program (90-day cohort), said it is grant-funded and cited anecdotal success stories of participants who completed the program and found work instead of returning to custody.
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September 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Warden Derek Williams reveals that 215 participants have graduated from the Santa Fe Adult Detention Facility's matrix program, with over 56% successfully avoiding reoffending—a promising sign of transformation and hope!

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Warden says 215 graduated from program; 'over 56%' have not reoffended
Warden Derek Williams said 215 people graduated from the detention center's matrix program and that over 56% of graduates have not returned to custody — a statistic he used to argue programming reduces recidivism.
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September 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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A groundbreaking community reentry fair on Oct. 10 aims to provide essential services like housing and job connections for individuals returning from custody, transforming lives and reducing recidivism.

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Judge, warden and reentry leaders announce Oct. 10 fair to connect people leaving custody with services
Judge Jason Liddiard, Warden Derek Williams and reentry providers said they will hold a reentry fair on Oct. 10 at the First Judicial District Courthouse courtyard to provide on-the-spot IDs, benefits enrollment, housing assistance and job connections for people returning from custody.
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September 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM