Prosocial Employment Programs Create Positive Outcomes for Men in Michigan Correctional Facilities

Looking forward 30 years from now, Curtis sees a future where he’s retired and living off the 401k he’s accrued after years of working a steady job he enjoys.

This article from the Council of State Governments Justice Center shares the story of Curtis and others participating in correctional education programs in Michigan funded by a Second Chance Act Technology-Based Career Training Program for Incarcerated Adults and Juveniles grant. The programs use a prosocial model—a therapeutic intervention technique designed to transform people’s behavior by reinforcing and rewarding positive social behaviors—to train people who are between 12 and 24 months from their release date in skills that prepare them for technology-based careers.

Learn more about these programs