The state Department of Corrections is launching a new program to reduce repeated offenses.

The Supportive Approach for Fostering Education and Reentry, or SAFER, program is based on models recommended by the National Institute of Corrections.

"We need to give treatment and programming at the right dose, for the right duration, at the right frequencies, for the entire time offenders are with us, not just at the beginning and not just at the end," Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko said.

According to the Department of Corrections, the program creates a system of assessment, programming, resources to help successfully help inmates reintegrate into the community.

The program also creates more opportunities for offenders to have interactions with family. All facilities will hold at least one family event per quarter.