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This guide provides research findings, with supporting statistics, to explain the origins and extent of the problems associated with the repayment responsibilities of people released from prisons and jails. With this foundation, the CSG Justice Center developed six policy statements, each of which articulates a principle that should guide an initiative to improve the likelihood that people released from prisons and jails will successfully meet their financial obligations to victims and families. Each policy statement is followed by a description of the problem it addresses and by a set of recommendations for implementation that are presented as lettered statements in bold text.
Numerous examples included in this guide draw attention to interesting efforts in a variety of cities, counties, and states that may provide valuable ideas for policymakers to consider or build upon as they develop their own initiatives. By highlighting certain approaches, however, this guide is not necessarily promoting them as “best practices.”
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Amachi is a West African word that means, "Who knows but what God has brought us through this child?"
Since 2000 a small but encouraging program initiative has been directed toward a population all but forgotten in American social policy. On any given day there are 7.3 million children with a parent in prison or under state or federal supervision. These children are the most at-risk in our society. Yet until recently there have been few efforts to address their needs on a national level. Statistics suggest that as many as 70 percent of these youngsters may eventually follow their parents into prison. Their risk of poor performance in school, in the labor market and in society is distressingly high.
The Amachi program, a collaborative effort established at Public/Private Ventures, aims to assist these young people through mentoring - a strategy proven to reduce risky behavior and promote achievement among disadvantaged youth.
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This study provides a comprehensive review of evidence-based programs for adult offenders. We asked a simple question: What works, if anything, to lower the criminal recidivism rates of adult offenders? To provide an answer, we systematically reviewed the evidence from 291 rigorous evaluations conducted throughout the United States and other English-speaking countries during the last 35 years.
We find that some types of adult corrections programs have a demonstrated ability to reduce crime, but other types do not. The implication is clear: Washington’s adult corrections system will be more successful in reducing recidivism rates if policy focuses on proven evidence-based approaches.
