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TRACKtech is Featured on The Crisis of Crime Podcast

Crisis of Crime is an educational podcast hosted by Criminologist Rachel Means, where she discusses topics related to criminology, criminal justice reform, social justice, and more. Our Chief Alliance Officer, Ben Williams, had a great discussion with Rachel about TRACKtech solutions and how they are designed to help reduce recidivism rates among individuals reentering society, […]

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Making Entry to Reentry Smooth for Offenders and Agencies

Transitioning back into society after prison can be hard for many as a lot can change in the world depending on how much time is spent behind bars. New technology evolves, jobs are more complicated and harder to acquire, and many face barriers economically when it comes to providing a stable lifestyle for themselves. Released

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New Idea for Justice Reform from Examining Role of Prosecutors

JDSupra published an article taking on a new perspective on the court system and how to create better criminal justice reform in the United States. They are talking about rethinking the role of prosecutors in court cases. Conventionally, prosecutors believed that long prison terms were vital to public safety. However, with the overcrowding and growing populations

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2 Fish Non-Profit Renovating the Lives of Former Inmates

Between 60%-75% of ex-offenders remain unemployed one year after their release from prison. Employment is essential in keeping someone motivated to continue their rehabilitation and become a successful and functioning member of society. Without the income from employment, the chance of returning to prison is incredibly high. A non-profit by the name of 2 Fish Home Renovations

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Singapore Develops Structured Strategy for Reintegrating Ex-Offenders

The Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE), has adopted a structured strategy to help prisoners find reliable employment when they are released from prison. The inmates are evaluated on their ability to perform particular vocations, and then provide the proper skills and training under the Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) framework. The WSQ is a national credential

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Customizable Solutions to Reduce Recidivism Through Technology

For years, the United States has struggled to provide effective support to the more than 650,000 people who return to society from prison every year. As imprisoned individuals prepare to re-enter their communities, there are many factors that determine whether they are going to build a successful life after incarceration or whether they end up

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Washington Program Helps Mentally Ill Inmates Seek Recovery

The National Alliance of Mental Illness Tri Cities in Washington is scheduled to host a discussion about their “Lourdes Prosecutorial Diversion” program. The program provides another option for law enforcement officers in dealing with low-level, non-violent offenders with symptoms of mental illness. It has been in effect for three years, and it identifies inmates with

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Reducing Recidivism: Why it’s Time to Move On From a Punitive Approach

The latest Bureau of Justice Statistics recidivism study found that within five years 77 percent of almost 70,000 prisoners released from 30 states have been convicted of new crimes. Prison efficiency is frequently measured by the rate of re-offense by those released into the community. The relatively high recidivism rate observed among prisoners demonstrates the

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