After three years, a New York credible messengers program recorded a 60% drop in recidivism.
Credible messengers are not just people who were once incarcerated or had run-ins with law enforcement. Many are impacted by violence, have experienced homelessness or suffered other forms of systemic marginalization.
“One of the things we acknowledged at the beginning was the belief that government institutions and law enforcement agencies have an important role to play, but we absolutely need community partnerships to be effective and sustain the success within public safety and wellness,” Lacey said. Members will measure success by tracking how many people are participating in the CM3 program while recording stories of transformation. They will also keep track of recidivism rates, cases of violence, retaliation and homicides.
This year, he turned 48. His mother died two days later. His father died five days after. Members of the organization are helping him plan and coordinate the funeral and repass. “You do the time, you get out and your background still follows you,” Barnett said. “Being here at OAA, you’re okay to talk about it because the majority of us employed at OAA have a background, and nobody’s background is ever brought up.”The members said the program acts as a “release valve” for those who are employed with OAA and many of the participants, allowing them to find support and camaraderie without judgment.
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