Success for Life

Success for LifeSM

Evidence-Based Programming to Reduce Recidivism

Success for LifeSM

Evidence-Based Programming to Reduce Recidivism

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Institute is grateful to the Success for Life project team who provided substance to the holistic framework of programmatic activities within MTC correctional facilities and who shared comments on this document. Their participation has enhanced the value and applicability of the information for policy makers and colleagues working in corrections. In particular, we wish to recognize Hartzel Black, Vice President, Correctional Programs, Management & Training Corporation, and Anita Dutson, Director, Corrections Programs, for their refinement of the program concept. Finally, we acknowledge the invaluable guidance of Scott Marquardt whose philosophy, support, and drive helped create the fertile ground for the development of the program.

Success for LifeSM: Evidence-Based Programming to Reduce Recidivism Published by MTC Institute. Copyright ? January 2005. Comments are appreciated and should be directed to Carl Nink, Executive Director at:

MTC Institute 500 North Marketplace Drive ? P.O. Box 10 ? Centerville, UT 84014 (801) 693-2735 ? Fax: (801) 693-2900 institute@ Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an international organization dedicated to helping people realize their learning potential. MTC creates nurturing environments in which education is encouraged and recognized. MTC manages and operates 23 Job Corps Centers in 19 states for the U.S. Department of Labor, preparing disadvantaged youth for meaningful careers. MTC also operates privatized correctional facilities around the world with approximately 8,000 beds under contract. The MTC Institute is the research division of MTC, which is dedicated to promoting innovations, exemplary practices, and projecting trends that are relevant to job training and corrections. The work of the Institute is geared towards a broad audience including policy makers, educators, researchers, practitioners, state and federal officials, workforce development entities, correctional agencies and Job Corps centers.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................1 MTC CORRECTIONS ..............................................................................................................................2 SUCCESS FOR LIFESM ..............................................................................................................................3 MORE COMING IN THAN LEAVING ................................................................................................3 COSTS ..........................................................................................................................................................4 RECIDIVISM ..............................................................................................................................................5 SHIFTING TOWARD A SUCCESS-ORIENTED PARADIGM: REHABILITATION..................5

The MTC Approach .............................................................................................................................6 EDUCATION AND RECIDIVISM.........................................................................................................7 JOB TRAINING--WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RECIDIVISM....................................8 THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS AND RECIDIVISM .........................................................................10

Substance Abuse Programs .............................................................................................................10 Integrated Treatment Programs........................................................................................................11 SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND RECIDIVISM .........................................12 Spiritual/Ministry Programs .............................................................................................................12 Community Service Programs ..........................................................................................................15 Recreation/Wellness Programs........................................................................................................15 CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................................................... 17 REFERENCES ...........................................................................................................................................18

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