evidence-based-programs Archives

The Research Is Clear: Evidence-Based Prison Programs Work — And Georgia Isn’t Using Them

Decades of research prove prison programs work — CBT cuts recidivism 20-30%, education cuts it 43%, and every $1 invested saves $5. Georgia must act on the evidence.

The Evidence Is Overwhelming: Prison Programs Work, But Georgia Isn’t Using Them

Research shows prison education cuts recidivism by 43% and saves $5 per $1 spent. Yet 68% of people leaving prison are re-arrested within three years. The evidence exists — the investment doesn’t.