In Illinois, more than 40,000 people are held in the state's prisons. And many are likely to return. Across the country, the recidivism rate is about 37%. In Illinois, it's a bit higher — around 40%.

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Torry Barker, a formerly convicted felon who spent 20 years behind bars in Alabama’s tough prisons, was released in September. “When I was getting into trouble, I had no ...

Pennsylvania is a state that believes in second chances. Recent bipartisan legislation, which I have supported, reflects this commitment. This includes Senate Bill 838 of 2023, which reformed the ...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are proposing a major expansion of the tribe’s reentry services for formerly inca ...