Jones County Sheriff's Office working to curb recidivism with 'Second Chance' jobs | Here's what we know

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says it is working to reduce repeat offenses by helping people with felony records get back on their feet through employment.
Yahoo

Okaloosa inmates complete first phase of program designed to prevent recidivism

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Jail officials hope to prepare inmates for success after release by initiating a program called “Anchored.” According to a county press release, the ...
Tulsa World

DOC working to prevent recidivism

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma's hefty recidivism rate has Department of Corrections officials examining ways to help offenders once they discharge from prison. DOC Director Ron Ward told employees in a ...
The Denver Post

Should Colorado prisoners get $3,000 in cash when released? Lawmakers consider ways to reduce recidivism

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Christmas Eve 2019, Heather Fitzsimmons was released from jail for another set of offenses stemming from her heroin addiction. With a new dedication to ...