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Cash to Cut Crime After Prison | Raleigh News
North Carolina is testing a bold new approach to reduce recidivism: giving formerly incarcerated people monthly cash payments to help them rebuild their lives. With over 18,000 releases annually, many face immediate housing and job crises. Programs like Durham’s ROOTED and Mecklenburg’s RAMP Up offer up to $8,400 a year to those recently released and earning below a threshold. Participants report using funds for rent and essentials while working, avoiding homelessness. Early data shows dramatic improvements in housing stability and reduced re-arrests — with 40% of released individuals…
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