How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent reporting makes it hard to tell.
States define recidivism differently, which can result in misleading interpretations of the statistics. by AMANDA HERNÁNDEZ Stateline December 11, 2023 Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are being re-arrested after leaving prison. But those statistics hardly tell the full story. Recidivism rates across the country can vary greatly because of how they’re defined, how the data … Continue reading How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent reporting makes it hard to tell.
Data-Driven Justice?
When someone tells you “what data say” about reducing crime and violence, remember they’re describing an information base created by people and organizations with opinions, values, and self-interest. Continue reading Data-Driven Justice?
What America’s shoplifting panic is really about
“If punishment was the key to public safety, we’d be the safest country in the world,” said Jeffrey Butts, the director of the Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. “You get more public safety by working on underlying problems.” Continue reading What America’s shoplifting panic is really about
PYJ Webinar
Presentation about the positive youth justice approach in California. Continue reading PYJ Webinar
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