The Colorado Department of Corrections(CDOC) has received the Recidiviz Trailblazer Award, recognizing the department’s efforts to modernize Achievement Earned Time.
Since launching in the state in March 2025, the Achievement Earned Time policy provides incarcerated individuals opportunities to earn credit for positive activities, shortening the term of their sentences. The program now recognizes the completion of qualifying digital coursework and sustained participation in work assignments. Through the recent updates activated by partnering with the technology non-profit, Recidiviz, the CDOC also applies credit retroactively for eligible activities dating back to January 2023, recognizing work individuals have already completed
Since February 2026, more than 17,000 incarcerated individuals have logged in to Recidiviz’s catalog to explore information in areas spanning workforce readiness, academic growth, mental health, and life skills.available programming and credit towards their sentence date.
The award highlights CDOC’s work to expand earned-time opportunities through educational programming and positive participation in work assignments, while supporting successful reentry and public safety.
“Real rehabilitation occurs when an individual makes a conscious choice to better themselves, taking ownership of their path forward,” said Executive Director Andre Stancil.
