First Days and Weeks After Prison Release Are Crucial
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July 24 -- Prison, parole, and community authorities should intensify services for prisoners immediately before and after their release, says a new report from the National Research Council. Deaths of ex-prisoners and the commission of new crimes are extremely high in the first days and weeks after release. Specific services -- especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, and drug treatment coupled with surveillance -- reduce recidivism significantly, the report notes.
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