Minnesota Prison Work Release Program
Problems addressed
Socioeconomic vulnerability
Recidivism
Effectiveness

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Promising

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Life periods served
Adults (18 to 59 years)
Where the program was applied
Prisons or socio-educational residential centers
Country of application
United States
Description

This is a social reintegration program aimed at low-risk prisoners. Through the intervention, inmates can carry out paid occupational activities or take part in vocational programs, becoming entitled to a shortening of their sentences.

Impact evaluations

An impact assessment showed that the program led to a 16% drop in recidivism into the same or new offenses, and increased the chances of getting a job after release from prison. In contrast, there was a 78% increase in parole revocations for technical violations [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Duwe, G. (2015). An Outcome Evaluation of a Prison Work Release Program. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 26(6), 531–554. https://doi.org/10.1177/0887403414524590

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