Prison Ministry's Reentry Program Successful in Reducing Recidivism Rate
Date:  02-23-2024

Program has a 4 percent recidivism rate compared to a fifty percent national rate
From The Marion Star:

COLUMBUS — Kindway, a nonprofit organization serving incarcerated men and women at four central Ohio prisons, announced the 200th person who completed its EMBARK reentry program was released from prison Thursday.

Kindway has been offering programming inside prisons to equip incarcerated adults for success since 2011. Kindway staff and volunteer mentors stay connected with those returning to the community for at least one year.

“What a journey! We at Kindway are celebrating a milestone in restored lives and second chances," said Kindway Executive Director Christine Money in a news release. "Getting to 200 releases has been challenging but extremely rewarding to have a front-row seat to the miracles of so many transformed lives. The barriers of those returning from prison are often insurmountable, and we thank God for the safety net of community partners who work with us to remove the most difficult barriers, resulting in the success of our alumni.” Continue reading >>>