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Theregister
2 weeks ago
Web design

Prisoners build websites, self-esteem, and skills

Teaching web design to prisoners boosts self-worth and digital skills, lowering recidivism rates. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Austin

Travis County Diversion Center moves forward - Austin Monitor

Travis County jail system is major mental health care provider; plans for mental health diversion center [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Adams renews calls for Albany to address recidivism, mental health after violent NYC night where hero cop, innocent straphanger were killed

Mayor Eric Adams addresses issues of recidivism and mental health in relation to recent violent incidents.
Adams highlights the need for a real analysis of factors contributing to recidivism and calls for legislative reforms. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Going home: Slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller's body leaves medical examiner's office in honorable transfer | amNewYork

Community mourns the loss of Officer Diller
Debate on criminal recidivism reignited [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams says these three things led to Queens cop killing, deadly Harlem subway shove | amNewYork

Violent incidents in NYC due to issues not addressed by current laws and policies
Mayor Adams emphasizes presence of recidivism, severe mental illness, and random acts of violence in recent crimes. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Education

At Stateville maximum security prison, first group of prisoners earns college degrees from Northwestern: 'A place of second chances'

The Northwestern University Prison Education Program is the country's only bachelor's degree-granting program for incarcerated students offered by a top 10 university.
Experts believe that offering educational programs in prisons can reduce recidivism rates and save taxpayers money. [ more ]
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