Oklahoma lawmakers seek ways to lower recidivism and cost in state prisons
The most effective way to prevent incarcerated criminals from reoffending is through programs focusing on changing behaviors, a national expert on criminal justice reform said Wednesday.
Ed Latessa , director of the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati , said most research shows punishment alone doesn't reduce recidivism, and not all programs designed to help are useful, either.
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