#ReduceRecidivism

[hongchicken]

The benefits of mindfulness in the criminal justice system

Introduction

Mindfulness is a relatively new concept in the criminal justice system, but it has been gaining traction in recent years. It is a way of using meditation and other mental exercises to increase focus and awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and environment. It can help reduce stress, anxiety, and even aggression. Mindfulness has been used in prisons, courts, and police departments in an effort to reduce recidivism rates, improve the mental health of inmates, and create a more peaceful atmosphere in the criminal justice system.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a practice of being present in the moment and aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and environment. It is based on the idea that by being present and aware, one can gain clarity, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of calm. Mindfulness is usually practiced through meditation, breathing exercises, and other mental exercises. It has become increasingly popular in the criminal justice system as a way to reduce recidivism rates, improve the mental health of inmates, and create a more peaceful atmosphere.

Benefits of Mindfulness

The benefits of mindfulness in the criminal justice system are numerous. It can help reduce stress and anxiety in inmates, as well as increase their focus and awareness. Mindfulness can also help inmates learn to cope with difficult emotions, such as anger and fear, in a healthy way.

Mindfulness can also help reduce recidivism rates. Studies have found that inmates who practice mindfulness are less likely to reoffend than those who do not. This is likely due to the fact that mindfulness can help inmates develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-control, which can lead to better decision-making.

In addition, mindfulness can help create a more peaceful atmosphere in the criminal justice system. By reducing stress, anxiety, and aggression, mindfulness can help create an environment that is more conducive to rehabilitation and healing.

Mindfulness in Practice

Mindfulness is being practiced in prisons, courts, and police departments across the country. In prisons, mindfulness practices are typically incorporated into group therapy sessions and individual counseling sessions. In courts, mindfulness can be used to help reduce stress and anxiety in those who are waiting for their case to be heard. In police departments, mindfulness can be used to help officers manage stress and stay focused on their duties.

Conclusion

Mindfulness has become increasingly popular in the criminal justice system in recent years. It is a way of using meditation and other mental exercises to increase focus and awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and environment. It can help reduce stress, anxiety, and even aggression. Mindfulness has been used in prisons, courts, and police departments in an effort to reduce recidivism rates, improve the mental health of inmates, and create a more peaceful atmosphere in the criminal justice system. The benefits of mindfulness in the criminal justice system are numerous, and its practice is becoming more widespread as its effectiveness is realized.

[scribesandvibes]

#YAgottareadthis, #BLACKWRITERSMATTER and #weallneeddifferentbookstolove, therefore we proudly invite Black Boys (ages 13-17) to join this #bookclub. If you know someone that works with #incarceratedyouth, let 'em that we're working to #reducerecidivism. To keep our young brothers out of the system, we'd like to introduce them to #thehealingpowersofabook. Ugh, we ain't even gonna talk about the extreme sentencing of Black Youth... As for now, we'll just say we're spiritually inclined to mastermind a brotherhood of books; for I too remember the days when I had nowhere to turn to but a book. LOOK... If am to be my brother's keeper, I must offer time, talent, and treasure to plant seeds with #mustreads. If I am the Black Gold of the Sun, the time has come to enlighten and encourage the #juvenilejustice system to adopt #safespaces for our youth to foster their truth. Truth be told, it's hard to #moveinloveandlight when America's dark past comes to light #whentheyseeus! Through #mindelevation niggers become Negus. Malcolm became a God in prison, for those that pay attention. Through mind elevation niggas become Negus. Malcolm became a God in prison, for those that pay attention. Jesus! They use the tell-lie-vision something egregious. When you #lookwithin - what do you see? To decipher the cipher, let me tell you what I see: I see the author of legislation. I see the reader becoming the writer. I see the writer that emerged from the reader. I see the community leaders. I see the next generation of freedom fighters. I see the heavens in MANifestation. I see the #benevolence of your dark skin, young brother. You are a king, young brother! I see the power of your pen, young brother. It's time to #changethenarrative, rewrite his story and set your name in stone. It's time to build, the brotherhood will show ya how to move from broken home to master builder. Let's time travel through books, express #sentimentsofsankofa, fetch what the ancestors left, and hone in on the sweet familiar. #mypoemsarenotpoems and I say that to say: Where there is #literaryarts, there is a conscious and a heart. -Stevie #scribesandvibes • #blackreadersmatter | #THEHEALINGPOWEROFBOOKS https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSH5Tnhm5C/?igshid=1l03wd92y92pa

[watwbroward]

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[thestreetsdontloveyouback]

Gov. Doug Ducey has instructed all Arizona agencies to adopt new hiring procedures that could help reduce recidivism. Under the new policy known as the "Second Chance Box," state agencies will delay questions related to an applicant's criminal record until after the initial stages of interviewing. Ducey says that would ensure that everyone receives full and fair consideration for job openings. An estimated 1.5 million Arizona adults have arrests or convictions on their records. Ducey's executive order issued Monday also points out that offenders who find employment following their release are less likely to end up back in prison, saving taxpayer resources and boosting Arizona's economy. Research shows that having a criminal conviction reduces the likelihood of receiving a callback for a job interview by nearly 50 percent. #ReduceRecidivism #SecondChanceBox

[7ucyclark]

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[dpicott]

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