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Programs that Help Inmates Stay Out of Prison: Growing Public Expectations

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Programs that Help Inmates Stay Out of Prison: Growing Public Expectations

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MTC Institute (Centerville, UT)

Published 2003. 16 pages.

Effective education and substance abuse programming that reduces recidivism are identified. This report contains the following sections: introduction; current conditions; exploring the dimensions of recidivism; principles of effective correctional programming; and conclusion. Research shows that recidivism can be reduced 26-40% through the use of effective programming. Accession Number: 019307

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