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Volusia County expands jail "Second Chance" training programs, officials say recidivism and costs are declining
Summary
Volusia County announced an expanding Second Chance initiative inside the county jail, adding vocational training and employer job fairs. County officials said programs have helped lower the average cost to house an inmate and are intended to reduce recidivism.
Volusia County District 2 Councilman Matt Reinhardt outlined a growing “Second Chance” initiative at the Volusia County jail that pairs vocational training with employer outreach and aims to reduce repeat incarceration.
Reinhardt, who described a 30-year corrections background, said the county is piloting and expanding vocational offerings inside the jail — including barbering, virtual welding provided through Daytona State, cosmetology for women, HVAC, electrical and…
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