The Problem and Solution to California Ex-Offenders
In a Nutshell:
Last Updated January 13, 2012
Supported By:• Larry Bowler, retired California
Assemblyman
• Robert Presley, retired California Senator
• Frances Hesselbein, CEO of the Leader to Leader Institute
• Ward Allen, Twin Rivers Adult School Heavy Duty Truck Driver Training Program Instructor
• Jacob J. Walker, Twin Rivers Adult School
Current Cycle of Incarceration in the State of California
Bad Social Environment
Committing Crimes
Incarceration• Worse social
environment• Costs us $50,000
per year
No Rehabilitation
Only 1 out of 4 Break the
Cycle without Rehabilitation
3 out of 4 Recidivate
Ex-Offender Education Model
Committing Crimes Incarceration
• Worse social environment
• Costs us $50,000 per year
Ex-Offender Education
• PACT Meeting• Drug and Alcohol
Recovery• Anger
Management• Vocational
Training• High School
Diploma
9 out of 10 Break the
Cycle
Only 1 out of 10 Recidivate
Which is Better for the Tax-Payer?
NO REHABILITATION
3 Out of 4 Go Back to Incarceration
Each of these cost us up to $50,000 per Year
EX-OFFENDER EDUCATION
9 out of 10 become tax-paying citizens
Rehab costs about $7,000 total
No Money Comes
out of Realignment
Funds
