Flying in the face on the Prison Industrial Complex is a series of state moves that may help get our citizens home, with help. There are ways to stem the flow into prisons--alternative sentencing and regional programs for addiction-- and shorter sentencing once the defendant has been found guilty. Then inside, educational programs can help get these people on their feet with self-knowledge. "Counties can also implement reentry, mental health, and education programs in conjunction with shorter sentences. These programs lower recidivism by allowing those who are incarcerated to access treatment and gain the skills they need to become contributing members of society. The Washington State Institute for Public Policy found a number of programs that demonstrated success under a cost-benefit analysis."