On a national basis, recidivism estimates range from 60% and higher. This means that 6 out of 10 of those released from prison will return to prison within 3 years. Obviously, the system by itself is not working.
A faith-based dorm is a voluntary program of instruction in a prison that is designed to effect the inner-transformation of offenders. Recidivism rates among those completing a faith-based dorm program are less than ten percent (10%).
Hope Prison Ministries is developing a curriculum entitled ReGen for use in the faith-based dorms of prisons, starting in Texas. The curriculum will emphasize academic and spiritual education, mentoring and accountability before and after an offender’s release. Which model would you rather support?
HPM's 5-Year Plan
The Current Texas Model
Videos
Finish the ReGen curriculum for prisons
Launch it in 12 Texas prisons, serving 256 or more offenders per unit
Recruit, train and pair mentors with offenders during and after incarceration
Place ex-offenders in the homes of model families
Recruit a business advisory panel to review, approve, fund and oversee the business plans of ex-offenders
Average cost: $2,700/offender once
Save Texas Taxpayers $37,000,000
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In 2010, Texas prisons cost $2,478,788,590
More than 500,000 Texans are under some form of supervision from the TDCJ
The Average Cost of Housing One Offender: $16,000/year+
37% recidivism (Source: TDCJ Annual Report. A number thought to be far too low in view of the national estimates.)
Recidivism means crime where you live
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