The Cycle Must Be Broken !!!

Staggering National Statistics

** 2.3 MILLION ARE IN US PRISON SYSTEM **

• The US is 5% of the world’s population and has 25% of the world’s prisoners.
• 1 in 99.1 adults is incarcerated.
• 3.2% of the US population is under some form of correctional control.
• 66% of men behind bars are fathers.
• 600,000 returning citizens each year.
• 66% will return back to prison in 1 – 3 years.

Statistics Specific to Women

• 78% of women behind bars are mothers.
• Over the last 30 years, the female prison population has grown by 800%.
• Nearly two-thirds of incarcerated women are in prison for non-violent crimes.
• Studies show that women prisoners are more likely to have more serious drug problems.
• 10 million children have one or both parents in the penal system.
• The recidivism rate for incarcerated women is 40%.
• 40% of women leaving prison will return within 3 years of their release.
• Recidivism rates for CMAT Mentees at MCIW is less than 9%.