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The Sound of Ideas - Ohio's Recidivism Rate
 
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Ohio's recidivism rate has fallen to almost 27 percent, far below the national rate of 44 percent. According to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, reentry programs are obviously making a difference. But according to some experts, the real reason for the low recidivism rate is that the state has eased its drug laws. What's Ohio doing right? What more could be done?

Guests:

Brandon Chrostowski, founder and CEO of Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute
Ronnie Dunn, associate professor of Urban Studies at Cleveland State University
David Matia, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge
Luis Vazquez, The Program Director for The Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry
April 8, 2014