Reduced Recidivism
Program participants who joined CEO within three months after their release from prison had a 16 to 22% lower rate of arrest, conviction or incarceration compared to the control group.
Individuals who have been incarcerated face many challenges when seeking to reenter the job market after their release from prison. This report outlines and evaluates the results of the Center for Employment Opportunity program in assisting former prisoners at improving their job prospects and reducing the likelihood they will return to prison.
The findings of the CEO transitional jobs program show promise in helping former prisoners transition from prison back into their communities. Results of a three-year follow up study indicate that early intervention after release from prison is key to positively impacting individuals’ employment prospects and reducing recidivism rates.