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Second Year Evaluation Findings – Significantly Lower Rates of Recidivism

Findings from an independent, random-assignment evaluation of CEO programs show that people who enroll in CEO have significantly lower rates of recidivism on a variety of measures—including a 40 percent reduction in reincarceration for a new crime—two years after joining the program, an effect rarely seen in rigorous studies such as the one CEO underwent.

Success Story

James Lora: From Incarceration to Promotion

James Lora came to CEO not knowing what to expect. He was in a unique situation because he was both a Young Adult and a Father - he had to deal with having little work experience and address his childcare issues.

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