Statement From Ari Zavaras - Executive Director DOC

Governor Ritter's first State of the State highlighted the role of the
Department for all Coloradans--to preserve the public safety. The Governor has
repeatedly stressed since his address, we must also reduce recidivism. The Governor
has issued a challenge and I am honored and excited to take on that charge;
reducing recidivism is a Win-Win for Colorado taxpayers:

>From a public safety standpoint, reducing recidivism equals fewer victims of
crime.

>From a budgetary standpoint, reducing recidivism eases the burden to fund the
prison system and one day allows for greater funding for the future of this
state educating our children.

I look forward to working with the diverse groups
within and associated with the criminal justice system to find common goals
and solutions to issues and concerns.