Many people think getting out of prison must be simple -- you get released and you go back to the life you lived before you were locked up. For many former inmates, that's not the case. Colorado has one of the highest recidivism rates in the U.S., at nearly 45%. Experts say for many people being released from prison, access to support and resources inside and outside can make all the difference. The Breakthrough program, which is offered at several Colorado prisons, is providing services starting while inmates are still incarcerated and continuing after they are released. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-breakthrough-program-prison/73-84ee6776-9cd7-4735-af8f-91d14ffb14d9 ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.