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South Africa s stigma against ex-offenders fuels recidivism – The Mail & Guardian

Our country has a recidivism rate of about 90% compared to 6% to 8% for China, an authoritarian regime where mass executions of re-offenders is common

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Health Discrepancies in Criminal Justice System Intrinsically Tied to Public Health

Research on the state of health care, health outcomes, and health inequities in the criminal justice system continually advocates for structural-level reform and the recognition that carceral health issues are in fact public health issues.

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Addicted to punishment: Jails and prisons punish drug use far more than they treat it

Sentencing Law and Policy: Addicted to punishment: Jails and prisons punish drug use far more than they treat it
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Are Puerto Ricans overrepresented in Pa prisons?

Are Puerto Ricans overrepresented in Pa prisons?
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Is Massachusetts prison population aging as fast as national rates?

Is Massachusetts prison population aging as fast as national rates?
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