City Councilor Felix Arroyo is calling for a hearing to discuss the reintegration of criminals into the community. ‘When people are going to come back to neighborhoods anyway, they really should be an ...

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying: doing the same thing and expecting different results is insanity. When it comes to prisoner ...

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Inmates at the Belmont Correctional Institute recently participated in the IN2WORK program, showcasing their culinary skills in a pumpkin-themed cooking competition. Sponsored ...

A mobile phone, a computer with an internet connection and a platform for video calls can be used in many ways inside a prison. Prisoners can use them to stay in contact with illegal activities ...

Across the world, justice systems are rethinking what safety really means. Countries from Canada to New Zealand are showing that community-led reintegration produces better outcomes than punishment ...

The following guest blogger, artist Maria Maneos, BFA, MFA, came to my attention a little over a year ago when she contacted me about an amazing project she had recently developed—an arts program for ...

Elizabeth has introduced an initiative aimed at reducing recidivism rates among residents returning from jail or prison. The Elizabeth Reentry Program (COERP) seeks to provide comprehensive support to ...

VALPARAISO, Chile — At first, the tackles, rucks and mauls were merely survival tactics within the harsh world of prison. But what began as a workshop behind barbed wire has transcended the walls of ...

Pennsylvania is a state that believes in second chances. Recent bipartisan legislation, which I have supported, reflects this commitment. This includes Senate Bill 838 of 2023, which reformed the ...

Thousands of incarcerated people in Connecticut want to pursue higher education, and funding is available, but limited space and resources have kept programs from expanding to meet demand, officials ...