Success After Incarceration

In 2018 the Georgia Department of Community Supervision conducted a study that revealed the top nine things an individual must have in order to increase his or her chances for success upon release from incarceration and/or on supervision (probation or parole).

While some of the findings were quite obvious, the number one thing may surprise you. Let’s look at the first eight in descending order and then we will get to number one.

9. Lack of pro-social leisure activities.

8. Finances

7. Housing/Neighborhood

6. Substance abuse

5. Family

4. Employment/Education

3. Personality