Reducing Recidivism & Treating Addiciton
Jul 1, 2015 12:00 AM
2015-07-01T00:00:00
What They’re Saying: Reducing Recidivism & Treating Addiction
“This budget allows ODRC and OhioMHAS to make a comprehensive plan to address criminal behavior. We know that responding to substance abuse and mental health issues plays a significant role in reducing recidivism. Collaboration between these departments is essential to effectively prevent individuals from returning to the criminal justice system. It provides funding for groundbreaking community-based initiatives that support long term changes within family structures, employment assistance, treatment for behavioral healthcare needs, and housing linkages.
This budget provides a more efficient allocation of supervision and treatment resources, which in turn leads to successes such as Ohio's recidivism rate of just 27.5%, a rate well below the national average. Ohio has made significant steps forward to reduce costs and improve public safety.”
The Ohio Community Corrections Association, Mike Randle, President-elect
“We appreciate the confidence that Governor Kasich and Director Mohr have shown by committing additional resources in this biennium budget for community corrections as a whole. They are truly taking a holistic approach to combat our shared war on drugs. This administration recognizes that a strong community corrections system is essential to reduce crime, recidivism and Ohio’s prison population. In this difficult budget period, the Governor and Director Mohr supported increases in several community corrections lines. We commend them for their vision.”
CORJUS Community Based Correctional Facilities, Bud Hite
“I applaud the efforts of Governor Kasich, state lawmakers, and DYS for their continuation of support for RECLAIM Ohio as a statewide funded non-mandate, supporting communities in providing services for young people locally whenever possible,” he said. “Knowing that multi-system youth have higher-risks, now is the time to take a good look at how to best meet their needs.”
Clermont County Commissioner, Bob Proud
“This budget demonstrates the commitment Ohio has in providing funding for non-violent, low-level felonies in the community. Placing defendants on Community Control and/or Community Corrections Programs, which include Community Corrections Act (CCA) Programs, Halfway Houses, and Community Based Correctional Facilities, provides effective treatment alternatives for incarceration while assuring accountability and public safety. Beyond the fact that community control and community corrections programs continue to strive for excellence in affecting recidivism rates, these programs are also cost effective and efficient.”
Ohio Chief Probation Officers Association, Melissa Litteral, President
“I am writing on behalf of our statewide membership to thank you for your efforts in addressing the needs of Ohio prisoners with substance use disorders. In particular, we are grateful for your leadership in crafting and garnering support for budget provisions that will “lift and shift” the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) treatment dollars to establish and operate substance use disorder treatment programs for qualified individuals.”
Ohio Community Corrections Association, Lusanne Green, Executive Director