7: Innovative Programs in Correctional Facilities
Key Terms:
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Aging without Bars
Barriers to success Female programs Clients not criminals Evidence-based rehabilitation |
Re-entry programs
Elements of successful re-entry Pre-release programs Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) Logic-model |
In this Chapter, we explore new prison programs designed to improve inmates’ skills to improve their transition back into the community. The shift towards rehabilitation and skills training has proven successful in the reduction of recidivism rates.