The "Prison to Community" program: A promising approach to reducing high-risk recidivism in Israel

ICPA2024 Presentation by Yohanan Ouaknine (ICPA2024-PID019)

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Yohanan Ouaknine

Head of the research branch, Israel Prison Service

Lt Col Dr Yohanan Ouaknine is a researcher and the head of the research branch at the Israel Prison Service (IPS). With extensive experience in data analysis and a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, conducting research on critical issues in corrections, such as recidivism, the efficacy of rehabilitation programs, and risk assessment.
The research branch is actively engaged in research programs focusing on key areas such as community sentences, drug addicts' recidivism, young adult inmates, sex-offenders supervision and security prisoners. These programs aim to generate empirical evidence and inform evidence-based policies and practices within the IPS.
Our innovative approach to research has led to the establishment of the research committee, a unique model that facilitates collaboration between the IPS and external researchers. The committee currently oversees 14 active research projects across various fields, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing the complex challenges faced by the criminal justice system.

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