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.
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.
Some states boast low recidivism rates, but tracking prisoners once they've been released is an exercise in definitions and statistical manipulation with no set standards.
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