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| Reentry Program Efficacy Reviewed after Successful Pilot |
| By gantdaily.com |
| Published: 12/11/2018 |
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HARRISBURG – A program aimed at helping inmates better themselves has ended after a year of testing at five Pennsylvania state prisons. Now Department of Corrections officials are evaluating the program’s effectiveness with the hope of acquiring funding to continue it into the coming year. Beating the Odds, which began 30 years ago in the Pittsburgh area and mostly worked with young adults and students, was piloted at SCIs Coal Township, Greene, Muncy, Pine Grove and Smithfield from July 2017 to July 2018. At each prison, 25 inmates were recommended by staff for the program that provides individuals with stepping stones to a better life, including mentoring during incarceration and upon release from prison, as well as assistance in obtaining employment. Read More. |
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