For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite to help keep our streets safer by developing more productive ex-offenders, and free our country from what is killing it. It’s in our hands.

Every day, 500 people die from gun violence and Bureau of Justice Statistics studies have found high rates of recidivism among released prisoners. Examines the recidivism patterns of former prisoners during a 9-year follow-up period.[3] The researchers found that:

• The 401,288 state prisoners released in 2005 had 1,994,000 arrests during the 9-year period, an average of 5 arrests per released prisoner. Sixty percent of these arrests occurred during years 4 through 9.
• An estimated 68% of released prisoners were arrested within 3 years, 79% within 6 years, and 83% within 9 years.
• Eighty-two percent of prisoners arrested during the 9-year period were arrested within the first 3 years.
• Almost half (47%) of prisoners who did not have an arrest within 3 years of release were arrested during years 4 through 9.
• Forty-four percent of released prisoners were arrested during the first year following release, while 24% were arrested during year-9.

Let’s work together to build a stronger community by donating to CHANGE!

PHASE ONE (PRE-OPENING):

• Raise funds, establish partnerships.

PHASE TWO

• Open residence. Explore options for general contractor training school.

PHASE THREE

• Open second ten-man residence. Open first general contractor training school.

• Open third ten-man home.

PHASE FIVE

• Scale the program—open Residential Center in Palm Beach County
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