Changing Systems, Changing Behavior

Five Ways Corrections Agencies Can Work to Reduce Recidivism

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Changing Systems, Changing Behavior: Five Ways Corrections Agencies Can Work to Reduce Recidivism

This brief highlights five emerging strategies that state corrections agencies have employed to implement an evidence-based approach to reducing recidivism. The state agencies featured in this publication are recipients of the Statewide Recidivism Reduction grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance. Together these states are demonstrating that meaningful recidivism reduction is possible, but it takes strong collaboration, committed leadership and staff, and data-driven decision-making. Photo: Matthew Ansley via Unsplash

Andrea Lee, Emily Morgan, and Darby Baham | April 2020 | The Council of State Governments Justice Center

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Emily Morgan

Former Director of Content Development, Communications and External Affairs

Emily Morgan provided strategic guidance and oversight for the conceptualization and production of the organization’s content, including publications, media relations materials, and web content. Previously, she directed a portfolio of special projects for the CSG Justice Center to support state

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and local officials in advancing school discipline reforms and improving outcomes for youth and young adults in the justice system. Emily has more than 15 years of experience in justice, education, and youth development policy and practice, having authored a number of publications on these subjects. Prior to joining the CSG Justice Center, she served as national policy analyst for Every Hour Counts, a coalition of citywide afterschool organizations, where she conducted federal advocacy and managed national grant initiatives to increase access to quality learning opportunities, particularly for underserved students. She also served as a program officer at the Institute of International Education. A former elementary school teacher, Emily received a BS in education from Vanderbilt University and an EdM in education policy from Columbia University.

Darby Baham

Deputy Director of Strategic Communications, Communications and External Affairs

Darby Baham leads strategic communications conversations across the organization, working to develop innovative ways to engage audiences, promote and support the CSG Justice Center’s mission, and elevate staff expertise. She previously held roles as content project manager, senior managing editor,

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and publications editor, overseeing the editorial process for projects involving health policy, housing, mental health, law enforcement, substance use, and corrections/reentry. Before joining the CSG Justice Center, Darby was a public affairs specialist, publications manager, and writer/editor for multiple Washington, DC, government agencies. She has a BA in journalism from Howard University and an MA in American government from Georgetown University.