Think outside the cell

Overview
Correctional systems around the world have been operating
under increased pressure. Faced with overcrowded prisons,
shrinking operational budgets and an unprecedented amount
of parolees, the need to curb recidivism — the rate at which
offenders re-offend — is greater than ever.
A number of solutions have been proposed to aid in reducing
recidivism rates, including education, vocational training and
drug, alcohol and mental health counseling. Some in the
corrections community have also proposed decreasing the
construction of new prisons and designing more programs
that incorporate probation and parole. But in light of the
large and growing number of repeat offenders, placing
emphasis and funding on rehabilitation programs designed
specifically to change criminal behavior may succeed where
other programs have failed.