Report Finds Rehabilitation-Focused Prison Programs Reduce Violence and Recidivism
A new report from the Brennan Center for Justice posits that rehabilitation-focused prison reforms can mitigate violence within correctional facilities, enhance conditions for both incarcerated individuals and staff, and decrease post-release recidivism rates. The report cites programs such as the Vera Institute of Justice’s Restoring Promise initiative and the Maine Model of Corrections, which have demonstrated reductions in violent incidents and disciplinary measures, alongside improved employment outcomes and lower recidivism rates observed in The Last Mile and Michigan’s Vocational Village programs.
