Reentry that Works!
...In 2005, 46% of people in Indiana state prisons were serving at least 10 years. By 2020, that figure had risen to 63%. While murder convictions were most likely to result in long sentences, drug offenses accounted for the largest share, and 20% of drug offenders were sent to prison for terms of 10 years or more. (Something to tell the kids.) Meanwhile, the cost of incarceration is costing taxpayers more and more.
Between 1972 and 2009, the U.S. prison population grew by almost 700%. But in 2024 it has come down to around 1.25 million. It's still a lot. But at least now, people are realizing that we have an overabundance of lifers in our prisons and too many with insanely long sentences that are wasting taxpayer money and robbing reformed people of any chance of experiencing a renewed life.
2nd Chance Indiana
9135 N Meridian St, Ste A3, Indianapolis, IN 46260-1815
Our mission is to reduce recidivism and rebuild lives through the dignity of work.
