North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Lost and Found

L O S T Prison admission rates increased 212% in 20 years Population growth brought increased substance use Prison became a treatment destination for the state Prisons began to overcrowd Staff turnover increased $64 Million dollar addition reached capacity in year one Security procedures tightened. Privileges dwindled. Solitary confinement use almost doubled Rehabilitation prioritized when resources and time allowed

As recidivism neared 40%, we fought for better outcomes Engaged agency wide evidence based program redesign Trained correctional staff in evidence based approaches Created reinforcement and behavior modification programs Increased risk reduction strategies in prison and the field Implemented treatment programs in restricted housing units Initiated a transition from prison to community initiative

New Work

New Environment

North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation: Coming soon… North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation: FOUND