Decarceration and Re-Entry Clinic

The Decarceration and Re-Entry Clinic (DREC) serves youthful offenders who are currently incarcerated and are seeking to re-enter society.

The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that in 2020, approximately 2 million people were held in our prisons and jails. An additional 4.4 million people were under probation or parole, including approximately 600,000 people released from prison each year.

Additional Information

Applying to the DREC

DREC Legislative Advocacy

DREC Policy Papers

DREC Overview 2021-2022

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Our Focus

The Decarceration and Re-Entry Clinic provides the opportunity for law students who are enrolled in either the day or evening program to help youthful offenders who are seeking to be released from confinement and restart their lives. In the 2021-2022 school year, students sought both parole and resentencing under Juvenile Restoration Act for their clients. In representing their clients, students will be able to develop their roles as lawyers through the services they provide and connections they make.