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On AlterNet: recidivism

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "recidivism"

On Top of Jail Time, Prisoners Now Face Fees and Surcharges

On Top of Jail Time, Prisoners Now Face Fees and Surcharges

Emily Jane Goodman, The Nation. September 6, 2008.
Prisoners across the country are facing court fees, arrest fees and booking fees in addition to their sentences -- and states are raking in the cash.

The Second Chance Act: A First Step Forward to Curb Recidivism

The Second Chance Act: A First Step Forward to Curb Recidivism

Fred Davie, Public/Private Ventures. April 6, 2008.
A stunning percentage of people released from prison are back behind bars in three years. The Second Chance Act is an attempt to change this.