Reducing Recidivism Through Evidence-Based Re-entry Practices

Attorney General Eric Holder delivered the opening remarks to participants at the "Passport to Re-entry" event on October 17, 2009. Holder, on behalf of himself and President Obama, commended the participants for their commitment to finding solutions to complex problems associated with crime prevention and re-entry. He encouraged participants to move beyond rhetoric and labels in order to be "smart on crime" and evaluate the success or failure of programs fairly and honestly. He also expressed his belief that a coalition of community members and government can help reduce crime rates and make the criminal justice system more effective.

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