NCJ Number
238730
Date Published
July 2011
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This report from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission presents the results of a preliminary evaluation of the State's Offender Reentry Programs.
Abstract
Preliminary evaluation of Oregon's Offender Reentry Programs found that time from release for each offender who participated in the programs ranged from 4 months to 22 months, with an average time of 14 months, and that offenders who participated in the program saw recidivism rates decrease by 33 percent, compared to offenders who did not participate in the programs. In addition, the evaluation found that when measured by overall charges and felony charges, recidivism rates for participants dropped by 27 percent and 33 percent, respectively. This report from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission presents the results of a preliminary evaluation of the State's Offender Reentry Programs for the initial 2-year period in which the programs were funded, April 1, 2009, through March 30, 2011. Arrest and charge outcomes were analyzed for all program participants who were released from prison between May 2009 and September 2010. Oregon's Offender Reentry Programs are funded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The reentry programs are aimed at increasing community-based services and resources for offenders who are transitioning from substance abuse and co-occurring residential treatment programs provided through the State's Department of Corrections. The results of this preliminary evaluation of the reentry programs indicates that they are effective at reducing recidivism among program participants, and that a follow-up evaluation should be conducted to verify the programs' success. Tables and appendix