Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are being re-arrested after leaving prison. But those statistics hardly tell the full story.

The founder of the nonprofit group Citizens for Prison Reform calls for more staffing and a rehabilitative model for reform.

A participant in California attends a Pathway to Employment orientation offered by the Center for Employment Opportunities, which runs a program that provides cash assistance to those recently ...

Arkansas has one of the highest prison recidivism rates in the country, with nearly 50% of inmates back behind bars within three years of their release. Sen. Ben Gilmore of Crossett and reentry ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Recidivism has been a topic in prison discussions in South Dakota for at least 20 years. It’s become a buzz word that’s been circulating in talks about a possible new men’s ...

Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson announced today that for the 11th straight year, Virginia has achieved one of the lowest recidivism rates for re-incarceration in the ...

Iowa Department of Corrections director Beth Skinner says the recidivism rate among individuals who’ve been released from prison has dropped for a third straight year — meaning there’s a decline in ...

This story is reported by South Dakota News Watch, a non-profit news organization. Find more in-depth reporting at www.sdnewswatch.org. PIERRE, S.D. — The state of South Dakota must do a better job of ...

Prison education programs offer a substantial return on investment by reducing recidivism and increasing employment rates among former inmates. Key policy recommendations include automatic enrollment ...

At Folsom Prison, 18 inmates are transcribing literature, math and music into braille for visually impaired children in California and beyond, in partnership with the California Prison Industry ...

The number of people approved for discretionary parole by the Alaska State Board of Parole has dropped significantly in recent years, and advocates are asking the board for explanations. Last year, ...