This is a study released by the Office of the Legislative Auditor of Minnesota. It presents three-year rates of recidivism for adult felons released from prison or placed on probation in 1992. The study also examines recidivism for various subgroups of felons, including those who have participated in prison programs. The Bridge This specialized transitional program provides intensive case management services for adolescents who are preparing to leave alcohol and drug inpatient treatment facilities, juvenile justice facilities or other residential settings and return home to their families and communities. This interim report is based on inmates who had been released from BOP custody for six months.
Findings suggest that the program is effective in reducing recidivism and substance abuse.
The Value-Based Violence Prevention Initiative is a component of San Antonio Fighting Back s existing Weed and Seed Program. The program is designed to keep young probationers from continuing with criminal behavior. Since its start in 1999, the program has enrolled 75 individuals. Only five have re-offended.