Reducing Jail Populations: Lowering Recidivism through Jail- and Community-Based Treatment and Services

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WebinarUnable to attend? Watch the recording here. Reducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.Reducing Jail Populations: Lowering Recidivism through Jail- and Community-Based Treatment and Services
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Reducing Jail Populations: Lowering Recidivism through Jail- and Community-Based Treatment and Services
Unable to attend? Watch the recording here.
Reducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.
In October 2022, NACo released its County Guide to Reducing Jail Populations and Costs, a web-based toolkit with key policies, practices and county examples for addressing local drivers of jail populations. Join NACo for a five-part virtual learning series that outlines key policies to address these drivers and features communities implementing impactful solutions that promote racial equity and reduce jail populations. Learn more and register.
Unable to attend? Watch the recording here.2023-04-06Webinar2023-04-12
Unable to attend? Watch the recording here.
Reducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.
In October 2022, NACo released its County Guide to Reducing Jail Populations and Costs, a web-based toolkit with key policies, practices and county examples for addressing local drivers of jail populations. Join NACo for a five-part virtual learning series that outlines key policies to address these drivers and features communities implementing impactful solutions that promote racial equity and reduce jail populations. Learn more and register.


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Leadership Network Associate(202) 942-4263
Upcoming Events
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