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1. • • Participation in an educational program decreases the odds of recidivism by 17-19% on average. ABE and secondary education reduce recidivism by 11-12%, vocational by 16.1% and college by a whopping 42.5%. Education also increases the overall post-release employment rate by 9.75%.
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   How can prison education improve recidivism in New York State?

   • Expand access to prison education programs. Several highly successful programs in New York State enable imprisoned people to enroll in college courses and ultimately earn a degree, promoting employment and reducing recidivism in the process.

   Poverty and Mass Incarceration in New York: An Agenda for Change

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   Can education reduce recidivism and prison costs?

   • Given that many prisoners are reoffenders, some states have turned to education and workforce training in an effort to reduce recidivism and prison costs. This meta-analysis compiled 148 results from 78 of the highest-quality research papers and studies.

   Research Finds Prison Education Programs Reduce Recidivism

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   How can we reduce recidivism during incarceration?

   • Reduce recidivism by 46 percent. Promote education, including a 30 percent increase in GED completion during incarceration. Ensure all eligible individuals are enrolled in Medicaid prior to reentry. Provide support so that at least 90 percent of individuals will be gainfully employed within 30 days of parole placement.

   50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the

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   Should we invest in prison education programs?

   • While investing in prison education programs will require upfront funding, the long-term economic benefits for states and localities are considerable. For every dollar spent on prison education, taxpayers are estimated to save four to five dollars that would have been spent on incarceration.

   Education Opportunities in Prison Are Key to Reducing Crime

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3. www.mackinac.org › pressroom › 2023Research Finds Prison Education Programs Reduce Recidivism

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   Jan 26, 2023 · Given that many prisoners are reoffenders, some states have turned to education and workforce training in an effort to reduce recidivism and prison costs. This meta-analysis compiled 148 results from 78 of the highest-quality research papers and studies.

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   Apr 1, 2023 · Participation in an educational program decreases the odds of recidivism by 17-19% on average. ABE and secondary education reduce recidivism by 11-12%, vocational by 16.1% and college by a whopping 42.5%. Education also increases the overall post-release employment rate by 9.75%.

5. www.brennancenter.org › our-work › policy-solutionsPoverty and Mass Incarceration in New York: An Agenda for ...

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   • Decrease The Number of People Entering New York’s Criminal Justice System
   • Reevaluate Excessive Sentences
   • Help Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Succeed in Their Communities

   Legalize and regulate marijuana. Marijuana arrests have driven up racial disparities in the criminal justice system as a whole, as historically, Black New Yorkers have disproportionately faced such...

   Increase access to pre-arraignment diversion.Prosecutors and nonprofits in New York City have collaborated on diversion programs that allow people to avoid conviction, or even criminal charges, if...

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   Streamline parole. New York State reincarcerates an alarming number of people for technical parole violations, and Black people are especially likely to be reincarcerated for them. footnote6_0x81kg...

   Reform New York’s sentencing structure to decrease baseline sentences, lessen the severity of habitual offender statutes, and reevaluate who and what are criminalized. New York State’s sentencing l...

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   Expand access to prison education programs.Several highly successful programs in New York State enable imprisoned people to enroll in college courses and ultimately earn a degree, promoting employm...

   Make the sealing of criminal records broader, faster, and automatic.Criminal records never really disappear, which helps explain why convictions carry such long-term economic consequences. Policyma...

   Remove barriers to housing.People with a criminal record often struggle to find housing, contributing to cycles of poverty and recidivism. A key safety net, New York City’s public housing authority...

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7. csgjusticecenter.org › publications › 50-states-1-goal50 States, 1 Goal: Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in ...

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   States calculate recidivism rates differently across: (1) who is included in the analysis, (2) what the state considers a “recidivism event,” and (3) the length of time after release that is monitored.

8. www.americanprogress.org › article › educationEducation Opportunities in Prison Are Key to Reducing Crime

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   Mar 2, 2018 · The significant personal benefits of prison education include increased personal income, lower unemployment, greater political engagement and volunteerism, and improved health...

9. www.brennancenter.org › our-work › analysis-opinionEducation: New York's Solution to Recidivism | Brennan Center ...

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   Feb 21, 2014 · Education: New York’s Solution to Recidivism. This week, Gov. Cuomo announced a plan for New York to begin funding college in prisons and allowing inmates to earn degrees, which in turn will help reduce the likelihood of their return to prison. Nicole Zayas Fortier. February 21, 2014.

10. www.brookings.edu › articles › a-better-path-forwardA better path forward for criminal justice: Training and ...

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    Increasing access to gainful employment for returning citizens relies on seamlessly articulating multi-jurisdictional policies into a coordinated strategy across three (3) critical pillars:...