Breaking the Cycle of Crime

There are about 70,000 men and women currently incarcerated in New York State alone.

About 95% of these (63,000) will eventually be released. Without support and intervention, 60% will commit other crimes and return to prison.

Cephas is dedicated to breaking the cycle of crime for the sake of individuals and the community at large. For over 30 years, 70% of the people who complete the Cephas transitional program remain out of prison.

Cephas Works!

At Cephas, seven out of ten people who complete our program remain out of prison. Nationally, the success rate is about four of ten.

Most ex-offenders helped by Cephas go on to successfully hold jobs, pay rent, and raise families. They become "ordinary people" and live in society as productive, tax-paying citizens. As such, they build their self-confidence and learn to value others. Instead of taking, these people now give back to society.

Each person who successfully establishes an independent lifestyle and stays free of crime saves society almost $30,000 a year in prison costs.

Did you know?

- New York spends over $2 billion yearly on state prisons.
- 87% of NY State inmates have prior arrests.
- Almost 60% of prison inmates have at least one child whom they cannot properly raise because they are incarcerated.
- 20,000 people are released to communities across New York State annually.

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