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.
By Amanda HernándezStatelineSeveral states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are being re-arrested after leaving prison.But those st
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Recidivism rates across the country can vary greatly because of how they’re defined, how the data is collected and how it’s presented to the public. So it can be difficult to say that, for example, one state is doing better than another in rehabilitating formerly incarcerated residents.