NYC Transitional Job Program For Ex-Offenders Cut Three-Year Recidivism Rates

Three-year recidivism rates among ex-offenders served by the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) in New York City were lower than the recidivism rates of ex-offenders who did not participate in the program. CEO provides job-focused reentry services to individuals released from New York State prisons and the New York City jail system. The services include pre-employment training, short-term work crew experience, and long-term job development services leading to support through the first year of permanent employment. Three-Year Recidivism Outcomes, By Time Between Prison Release and Random Assignment Outcome All CEO Program Enrollees . . .