Incarcerated Advocate proposes solutions to reduce recidivism through employment and education

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Employment and education initiatives are key to reducing recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 02:46

Governor approves 490-bed expansion at North Central Unit for felony offenders

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Governor secures funding for 490 additional maximum security beds for felony offenders.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 00:43

Arkansas defines recidivism through re-incarceration and rearrests

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Arkansas distinguishes its recidivism definition from most states by counting rearrests.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 02:34

Director Payne outlines Emergency Powers Act and recidivism rates during correctional meeting

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Director Payne details the Emergency Powers Act and highlights a 46.1% recidivism rate.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 04:50

Sick Leave Policy Sparks Debate on Employee Support

Washington County School District, School Boards, Utah

Sick leave policy viewed as insurance, fostering community support through donated leave days.

Source: Washington County School Board Meeting 3-28-2022 Open Session 06:14

Arkansas administration launches first-ever reentry week to strengthen community reintegration efforts

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Arkansas emphasizes collaboration for effective reentry programs during inaugural reentry week.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 02:45

Ruby addresses Arkansas program reforms for ex-convicts at legislative hearing

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Ruby advocates for waiving fines and fees for ex-convicts during reentry to support families.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 01:48

Correctional Facilities streamline COVID quarantine protocols to expedite inmate intake

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Authorities implement CDC guidelines to reduce quarantine duration in correctional facilities.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 02:23

Arkansas Parole Board reports on offender release trends during COVID-19

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Arkansas sees slower offender releases during COVID-19 with projected growth over 20 years.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 09:05

Arkansas officials discuss employment incentives to reduce recidivism rates

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

State representatives explore measures to incentivize offender employment and track recidivism trends.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 10:38

Senator Sopo outlines Arkansas community corrections and reentry programs for offenders

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Senator Sopo details 11 correction centers and new reentry strategies to reduce recidivism.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 13:29

Arkansas Department of Corrections reports rise in opioid-related arrests over five years

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Data reveals a significant increase in opioid arrests linked to fentanyl and heroin.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 04:12

Lieutenant Governor Griffin addresses Arkansas prison population statistics and misconceptions

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Griffin clarifies prison demographics, disproving myths about nonviolent drug offenses prevalence.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 03:31

Senator Garner questions Arkansas correctional population trends amid COVID impacts

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Senator Garner addresses the correlation between Arkansas correctional population and COVID-related fluctuations.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 03:49

Secretary Solomon discusses flexible parole supervision to ease offender reporting burdens

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Secretary Solomon explains new strategies for flexible parole supervision amid staffing challenges.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 03:48

Laura Berry Nicks advocates for elderly parole and programming in prisons

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Nicks highlights cost-effective parole options and the importance of programming for inmates

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 03:22

Arkansas expands educational programs for incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Arkansas aims to enhance educational access for incarcerated individuals to lessen recidivism rates.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 01:52

Senate Judiciary Committee hears DOC briefing on jail backup, recidivism and reentry plans

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Corrections officials told the Senate Judiciary Committee that county jail backup has fallen from a December peak and that recidivism remains high (DOC: 46.1% over 36 months); officials outlined administrative transfers under Act 55, use of overflow housing and expanded reentry programming while members pressed for data and capacity solutions.

Source: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 28, 2022 02:11:12