On February 22, I witnessed something extraordinary at Journey’s third-year celebration—a gathering that transcended typical nonprofit events and revealed the profound impact of authentic criminal justice reform. Journey, born from the vision of a formerly incarcerated person, opened their presentation with North Carolina’s state motto: “Esse Quam Videri” (To be, rather than to seem). By … read more
Article Category: Prisoner Reintegration
Prisoner reintegration deals with all issues concerning reentry to society after incarceration. It includes prison programs to prepare inmates for release, job and skills training, assistance in finding employment, probation, housing and other factors that impact successfully transitioning to civilian life. We also consider how recidivism rates are affected by reintegration success.
Prisoner Education Offers a Way Out
The power of education programs for prisoners is illustrated by the story of Juan Lopez, a teacher in Argentine prisons, and contrasted with the struggle to fund and implement consistent prison education in America.
Prisoner Reintegration: Lessons From Norway
Norway’s focus on successful prisoner reentry to society, rather than solely punishment results in dramatically better outcomes for everyone. Improved public safety, world’s lowest recidivism rates, higher rates of employment on release are just a few of the beneficial lessons America can learn from Norway’s success.
