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DOC presents evidence‑based programming data; recidivism lower for completers, women’s pathways show larger gains
Summary
The Massachusetts DOC told commissioners that evidence‑based programs tied to the risk‑need‑responsivity model are associated with measurable reductions in recidivism in 1‑year studies, and that a 26‑week pathways model for women produced especially low reoffending in the data presented.
The Massachusetts Department of Correction told the Special Commission on Corrections Consolidation and Collaboration that its evidence‑based, risk‑need‑responsivity (RNR) programming shows measurable reductions in recidivism in the DOC’s most recent 1‑year studies.
“Kyle Pelletier” (identified in the meeting as the DOC’s director of strategic initiatives) said the department requires vendors bidding on recidivism‑reduction programs to provide evidence‑based services and that recidivism studies measure outcomes against definable, auditable standards.
Nut graf: The DOC presented recidivism comparisons showing lower 1‑year reconviction rates for people who completed core programs tied to identified needs. The department also highlighted a gender‑responsive “pathways” model at MCI Framingham that the DOC reported yielded especially low 1‑year recidivism for women who completed 26 weeks of…
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