# Cash to Cut Crime After Prison | Raleigh News

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Podcast: [Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076)
Published: 2026-07-06T08:46:34+00:00
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## Resource

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 re-arrested within two years, costing taxpayers over $54,000 annually per person. These pilots suggest that a modest financial boost can break the cycle of incarceration, offering a smarter, more humane path to reintegration — and saving money in the process. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2902420f1f457ac4

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