Our Results
THE FACTS
An injustice system that over-incarcerates:
The U.S. has 5% of the world’s population, but 25% of the world’s prisoners.
Black Americans are incarcerated at more than five times the rate of white Americans.
More than half of all U.S. incarcerated adults are parents to a child.
Evidence shows that having a record reduces employer callback rates by 50%.
THE RESULTS
Defying the odds
- 7,900+ EITs served in Defy's programs
- 7,600+ volunteers involved
- 85% employment rate at 6 months for Defy post-release program in 2024
- US one-year recidivism rate: 20%,
Defy Graduates: Less than 10%
Read our 2024 Annual Report here
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