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RECIDIVISM
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
Recidivism is "the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend."
A world with more inclusive, supportive and forgiving communities that believe in the power of second chances.
The aiding of successful and sustained reentry of justice involved individuals via employment.
" At any time nearly 6.9 million people are on probation, in jail, in prison, or on parole in the United States."
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--Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Did You Know?
Approximately 600,000 people are released from from state and federal prisons each year.
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-Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Within 3 years more than 75% of released individuals are rearrested and more than 50% are re-incarcerated.
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--Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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"WITH THIS COFFEE CRAFTERS OPPORTUNITY, WHAT I BREW UP FOR MY FUTURE IS IN MY HANDS."
COFFEE CRAFTERS ALUMNI
HELP US CREATE
SECOND CHANCES
Employment has the power to reduce an individual's likelihood to return to prison by:
+ Refocusing an individual's time and efforts on pro-social activities
+ Enabling individuals to contribute income to their families, generating personal
support, positive relationships, enhanced self-esteem, and improved mental health.
+ Creating gateways to become and remain a law-abiding and contributing member of community.
+ Reducing the strain on social service resources.
+ Increasing contributions to tax base and community safety.
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