What are Programs for People with Old Records?
Programs for People with Old Records, commonly known as “Reentry Programs” provide crisis assistance and long-term support to provide people exiting the justice system with pathways to stability. Some models focus on workforce development and employment placement; others provide transitional housing or wrap-around support.
Examples of Programs for People with Old Records
Center for Employment Opportunities
New York, New York
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Los Angeles, California
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Miami, Florida
Learn MoreHow Programs for People with Old Records Make Communities Safer
Study showed that in total, 14% of the participants in sports programs showed less reconviction and more positive outcomes (Do Sports Programs Prevent Crime and Reduce Reoffending? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Sports Programs, 2021) . Read HERE.
A multi-state survey showed that participation in the reentry program was associated with longer time to arrest and fewer arrests after release ( Evaluating the Long-Term Effects of Prisoner Reentry Services on Recidivism: What Types of Services Matter?, 2016). Read MORE.
An evaluation report found that only 2.5 percent of WAGEES program beneficiaries have returned to prison for committing new crimes while in the program in the more than two years since the program began(Investing Justice Resources to Address Community needs, 2018). Read MORE.
The four themes around beneficial services were delivering practical help, fostering an emotional connection, continuity from inside to out, and receiving support from other members (Practically emotional. Young men’s perspectives on what works in reentry programs, 2020). Read MORE.
Research shows that in 2018, nearly 570 of every 10,000 formerly incarcerated people experienced housing insecurity upon release (Four Ways to Improve Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated People with Behavioral Health Needs, 2022). Read HERE.